The Mental Health Gaps Facing Asian American Women, and the BUSSW Professor Addressing Them
Dr. Hahm recently delivered a talk at Wellesley College focused on closing persistent gaps in mental health care for Asian American women.
Professor Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access
New research underscores critical gaps in access to life-saving medications for opioid use disorder, raising concerns about treatment equity as Medicaid faces funding cuts.
APA Monitor: BUSSW Professor Paris’ Work is Changing Mental Healthcare for Young Children
The APA Monitor highlights BUSSW Professor Ruth Paris’ work to improve mental health outcomes for very young children and mothers recovering from substance use disorder.
Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Named to CSWE MFP Fellowship Board
BUSSW professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez will mentor and support social work students from minoritized populations as a newly elected advisor on the CSWE MFP board.
BU’s the Brink: Professor Jacobson López Discusses a New Project to Support Black & Latino Men’s Mental Health
Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work and Fathers’ UpLift founder Charles Daniels have initiated MenTalK, a project aimed at reducing mental health stigma among Black and Latino men by training clinicians to provide culturally competent care. Supported by funding from BU’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the initiative will enhance […]
The Basis: Professor Treitler Shares Expertise on the Impact of Peer Support in Treating Substance Use Disorders
In an article for Cambridge Health Alliance’s online journal “The Basis,” Professor Peter Treitler from BU School of Social Work emphasizes the crucial role of social support in treating substance use disorders. Drawing from personal experience and research, Treitler highlights the effectiveness of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) in non-traditional settings like hospitals and correctional […]
Professor Christina Lee Wins Prestigious Award for Pioneering Alcohol Research
Dr. Christina Lee, associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), has been awarded the prestigious Dora Goldstein Diversity in the Sciences Award by the Research Society of Alcohol. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence and creativity in alcohol research, and a commitment to diversity and mentoring throughout their career. […]
Brittany Debarros (MSW’26) Awarded Prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship
BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Brittany Debarros (SSW’26) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Fellowship. Awarded annually to a current masters or professional student at Boston University, the fellowship honors the legacy of civil rights leader Whitney M. Young, Jr., whose groundbreaking […]
Research by Professor Hahm Featured in Editor’s Choice Collection, LGBTQ+ Mental Health
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, Professor 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 […]
Professor Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often encounter culturally insensitive or inaccessible care when seeking support. To address this issue, Professor Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Dr. Charles Daniels, founder and CEO of Fathers’ Uplift, have […]