Exposure to peer and neighborhood violence can cause early sexual initiation among young people, which puts them at higher risk of harassment, assault, trafficking, exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancy. A recent study co-authored by Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work suggests that teachers may mitigate the risk […]
A large body of research shows opportunities to engage in the workforce are essential for young people and their communities. The youth workforce development field serves this need, connecting young people with job training, employment, and more. In two recently published articles, researchers at Boston University examined how these systems are address racial inequities and […]
Since the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and mental health practitioners have sought to address how the crimes affect the Asian American community. While first-hand racism is shown to negatively impact a survivor’s mental health, the impact of vicarious or “secondhand” discrimination is less understood. A recent […]
Professor Ruth Paris joins international experts at the 18th World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) being held July 15-19, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Prof. Paris will share her expertise through presentations on the following topics: Exploring attachment style, reflective functioning and mental health for pregnant women with substance use disorder […]
