On March 3, six faculty researchers from the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) presented critical findings on how early exposure to economic hardship during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can shape long-term economic and health outcomes. The event, held at BU’s Photonics Center , featured lightning talk presentations and a panel discussion, offering […]
Alia Dastagir’s book, “To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person,” delves into the pervasive issue of online abuse targeting women and the profound psychological and societal impacts it entails. In an excerpt about the online experiences of Black women, trauma expert Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work discusses […]
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) hosted a special book launch event to celebrate the publication of See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas, a collaboration between BUSSW faculty member Dr. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez and photographer Nys Sanchez. Held at BU’s Howard Thurman Center on Feb. […]
Asian American sexual-minority women are often overlooked in both LGBTQ+ and Asian American health studies, leading to a gap in understanding their unique needs. To help address this issue, Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work led a study exploring mental health care access and unmet health care needs among Asian American […]