In the Media
Barron’s: Coronavirus Leaves Children in Institutionalized Care at Risk
The Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health’s Senior Project Director Meg Comeau discusses how some of the most vulnerable children—those living in long-term care facilities—are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Excerpted from Barron’s: Thousands of America’s sickest children live in long-term care facilities. They have rare genetic disorders, traumatic... More
Bustle: Prof. Eschmann on Responding to Racist Comments on Social Media
In Bustle's "How To Confront People On Social Media About Racist Comments," Assistant Professor Rob Eschmann explains why microaggresssions on the internet affect how we respond to racism. Excerpted from Bustle – "All the research on microaggressions shows that when people say things that are subtly racist, the most common response is to not respond," Rob Eschmann... More
The Washington Post: Prof. Scott on Talking to Your Kids about George Floyd and Racism
From The Washington Post's "On Parenting," Assistant Professor Judith C. Scott explains why you should be talking to your children about the George Floyd protests. Excerpted from The Washington Post – Are you struggling with how to put this time into context with your kids, how to guide them through things they may have seen or... More
Newsweek: Prof. Wilkinson in ‘Republican Group Is Recruiting Pro-Trump Doctors to Make Case for Swift Reopening’
BUSSW clinical associate professor Geoffrey Wilkinson responds to reports that President Trump's administration handpicked medical professionals to promote a political agenda. Excerpted from "Republican Group Is Recruiting Pro-Trump Doctors to Make Case for Swift Reopening of Economy" (Newsweek): Geoffrey Wilkinson, a clinical associate professor at the Boston University School of Social Work... More
Prof. López in BU Diversity & Inclusion’s “Thriving in Boston”
Get to know Luz Marilis López: BUSSW clinical professor, director of the Global Health Core at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH), and associate director of the Dual Degree Program in Social Work & Public Health. In BU Diversity & Inclusion's video spotlight, López explains how Boston University's... More
AP News: Prof. Azzi-Lessing on ‘Common Good and Coronavirus’
BU School of Social Work clinical professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing speaks to Associated Press reporter Ted Anthony about individualism and interdependence. Excerpted from "Me and we: Individual rights, common good and coronavirus" (Associated Press): Individualism tends to favor groups that are in power, economically or socially. In short, doing what one wants is... More
BU Today: Prof. Sprague Martinez Explores the Future of VR in Social Work and Medicine
BUSSW's Linda Sprague Martinez and Joseli Alonzo (SSW'20) talk to BU Today about how a new VR-based pilot course is teaching social work students and medical students to work together. The following is an excerpt. Read the full story by BU Today's Rich Barlow here. Before choosing to be a doctor, Pablo Buitron de... More
Hahm in BU’s The Brink: ‘Five Things COVID-19 Might Do to Young Adults’ Mental Health’
We all know the novel coronavirus has done serious damage to Americans’ physical and economic wellbeing. But what will it do to their mental health—in particular, for the workforce of the future, young people who find themselves suddenly evicted from college campuses, their work offices, and perhaps even out of... More
Kathleen Mackenzie (SSW’92) in New Bedford’s “Conversation” Series: Coping with the Coronavirus Crisis
BUSSW alumna and former Alumni Association president Kathleen Mackenzie was interviewed by the City of New Bedford as part of its "A Conversation With..." video series. In this episode, Dr. Mackenzie discusses why many are experiencing increased stress in the coronavirus crisis and what methods can help us cope with the... More
Sprague Martinez in Courthouse News: Covid-19 Ethnicity Data Needed to Document Disparities
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York, the number of home deaths has increased tenfold, from 20-25 per day to more than 200. The "probable" cause: complications from Covid-19. Health disparities, especially in low-income and black neighborhoods, are reported to be at fault. BUSSW professor Linda Sprague Martinez explained to Courthouse News... More