Let’s Talk about Mental Health: Today & Beyond
As October comes to a close, we’re highlighting some of the ways that students, faculty, and staff showed care for themselves and our community this month. Of course, fostering mental health and a culture of care doesn’t start or end in one month. It requires regular attention and intention. We encourage you to continue connecting with others, […]
Let’s Talk about Mental Health: Employee Support & Resources
Whether teaching, advising, engaging in research, or supporting the University in other ways—faculty and staff lead busy professional lives. Right now, many of us may also feel an undercurrent of worry, strain, and exhaustion from changes in our society, at BU, and around the world. It’s not always easy to find time and energy to […]
Let’s Talk about Mental Health: Peer Support & Core Needs
Student life often runs at a nonstop pace with classes, work, and other commitments. Right now, many students may also feel a constant sense of worry, strain, and exhaustion from changes in our society and around the world. It’s not always easy to find time and energy to care for your mental health. But when […]
Let’s Talk about Mental Health – Today and Every Day
As a community, we all experience impacts to our personal lives, careers, and futures. Concerns about safety, stability, personal rights, and more may feel inescapable for many students, faculty, and staff. In times like these, showing up for one another matters. Mental health can thrive in a community that cares. This October, the Chief Health […]
Flu & COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Monday, September 22, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, At the Chief Health Office, the health of our students, faculty, and staff is of the […]
Honoring National Recovery Month
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of those in […]
Observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national campaign to raise awareness about sexual […]
World Mental Health Day at BU
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, October 1, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day – an international call to raise awareness, destigmatize mental health, […]
University Health Initiative: COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinics
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, Welcome back to campus as we embark on another exciting academic year together. At the Chief […]
COVID-19 Isolation & Vaccination Requirement Updates
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, I am writing to share important updates related to COVID-19 isolation, the University’s COVID-19 Vaccination policy, […]