In the Media
Psychology Today: Kristen Lee (SSW’00) Explains the Psychology Behind Public Meltdowns
COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health has been substantial. In particular, the United States has seen an increase in public adult outbursts, but what is the psychological source of these tantrums? BUSSW alumna Kristen Lee (SSW’00) explains how anxiety, fear, and our mindset all contribute to this behavior in her... More
NBC 10 Boston: Prof. Sprague Martinez Says Shelter Shouldn’t Be Contingent on Treatment
As Boston Mayor Kim Janey concludes her time in office, she declared "Mass. and Cass" a public health crisis and has begun removing tents from the area. To discuss the challenges of this difficult process, NBC 10 Boston interviewed BU School of Social Work Professor Linda Sprague Martinez, who stressed... More
The 19th: Prof. Paris Shares Expertise on How Early Childhood Education Reduces Crime
Studies show that children enrolled in high quality early childhood education--especially those under 5 years of age--are 70% less likely to be arrested for violent crimes later in life. The Biden administration’s social spending package plans to invest heavily in early childhood education, giving states and cities the chance to... More
Bloomberg Business Week: Prof. DeVoe Shares Perspective on Deradicalizing Extremism
With radical ideologies and misinformation exploding online, more and more parents are trying to prevent their children from adopting extremist ideas that can lead to violence and homicide. One non-profit, Parents for Peace, was started by the parents of a young man who shot and killed a soldier at a... More
BU Today: Adrienne Young (SSW’21) Discusses Convincing BU to Recognize Indigenous People’s Day [Podcast]
This year marks Boston University’s decision to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. BU School of Social Work alumna Adrienne Young (SSW’21) has led the charge over the past few years to make this shift in the school’s calendar. In an interview with BU Today, Young discusses that journey, More
Social Work Today: CISWH Executive Director Ellie Zambrano & Kristina Whiton-O’Brien (SSW’95) Discuss Client Civic Health
Voting is social work. In their op-ed for Social Work Today, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at BUSSW, Ellie Zambrano, and Kristina Whiton-O'Brien (SSW'95) from VotER explain the relationship between civic health and client health, urging social workers to register their clients... More
SWHELPER: Kate Chaikovsky (MSW’22) Addresses Social Worker Mental Health
Social work can be exhausting for one's mental health, and oftentimes social workers' mental health is overlooked or under-addressed in the field. In her article, "Social Worker Mental Health: An Ethical Dilemma?" BU School of Social Work student Kate Chaikovsky (MSW'22) discusses what can be done to address social workers... More
Magic 106.7 Radio: Prof. Hahm Discusses Mental Health Issues on “I’m Listening” Program
Tune in to Boston’s Magic 106.7 for a special “I’m Listening” program, hosted by David O’Leary in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Mass. Chapter, and featuring BUSSW's Professor Chris Hyeouk Hahm. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Prof. Hahm shares her expertise on mental health education, More
WGBH: Prof. Azzi-Lessing Explains How Cash Assistance Reduced Poverty in U.S. During COVID-19
In a recent interview with WGBH, Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing discussed how cash assistance, such as government stimulus checks, had an overwhelmingly positive effect on individuals and families struggling with poverty. "Early on, there was grave worry that the most vulnerable individuals and families–those with little or no savings and those... More
HealthMatters: Margie Pettingell (SSW’89) Interviewed on Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate [Podcast]
In a recent interview on the BU Sargent podcast Health Matters, BU School of Social Work alumna Margie Pettingell (SSW'89) described her experience as she pursued a new certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare, developed by BUSSW and Sargent College. The certificate's pilot project included 30 alumni from various Boston University... More