A Boston Globe article on the impact of Covid-related anti-Asian racism on mental health cites Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm’s research among three new studies indicating that Asian Americans are grappling with high rates of psychological distress. Excerpted from “Asian Americans who experienced COVID-related racism report increased levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD” (Boston Globe) by Deanna Pan: The […]
BU’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has awarded Assistant Professor Robert Eschmann an NIH KL2 grant for “Resisting Racism: An Investigation of the Effects of Racism on Health and Wellbeing, Protective Mechanisms, and a Technology-based Intervention.” The $298,000 two-year award will fund an investigation of the barriers to responding to racial microaggressions, and the […]
Congratulations to the BUSSW community members and graduating students who were honored at the 2021 School of Social Work Commencement! Student prizes were presented by Professor Janice Furlong: The Saul And David Bernstein Prize is awarded to a ‘group work’ student who demonstrates outstanding merit in the classroom and the field. The Herbert S. Strean […]
BU’s virtual symposium Faculty Forum 2021 – happening Monday, May 10th from 1-4 p.m. (ET) – will feature two innovative faculty from BUSSW: Research Professor Bronwyn Keefe discussing the evolution of The Network for Professional Education; and Clinical Associate Professor Dawn Belkin Martinez, associate dean of equity and inclusion, will be the session facilitator for […]
