In the Media
STAT: Gavin Fraser (MSW’25) Advocates for Better Transgender and Gender Diverse Maternal Health Care
Healthcare often marginalizes transgender and gender diverse (TGD) birthing people, leading to inadequate or even harmful prenatal care. In an opinion piece for STAT, MSW student and research assistant Gavin Fraser (MSW’25) from BU School of Social Work shares their birthing experience and reports on the medical realities for TGD... More
How We Can Heal Podcast: Prof. Gómez Shares Expertise on Creating a Safe, Healthy World for Black Women & Girls
Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work returned to the How We Can Heal podcast a year after publishing her book, “The Cultural Betrayal of Black Women and Girls: A Black Feminist Approach to Healing from Sexual Abuse.” This marks her third appearance on the show, where... More
Business Insider: Prof. Azzi-Lessing Shares Expertise on Big Sisters Shouldering More Family Responsibilities than Other Siblings
"Eldest-daughter syndrome," or additional familial responsibilities placed on firstborn daughters, can lead to stress, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries in the moment and later in life. Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing from BU School of Social Work spoke to Business Insider on the importance of balancing big sister responsibilities with their own... More
CADER: BUSSW PhD Student Implements Program to Reduce Behavioral Health Stigma Among Older Adults
Megan Nizza (PhD’27), a PhD candidate at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is implementing a three-component program to educate communities about behavioral health issues in older adults and prepare aging populations to care for their own mental well-being. Working with BUSSW Prof. Bronwyn Keefe and Annalee Wilson, evaluation... More
USA Today: Prof. Hahm Shares Mental Health Expertise on More Women Dying from Suicide by Firearm
A recent CDC report highlights a troubling trend: more women in the U.S. are using firearms in suicides, with gun-related suicides among women increasing since 2020. In 2022, firearms accounted for over half of the record 49,500 suicide deaths, traditionally a statistic more prevalent among men. Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm... More
WLWT 5: Alum Reggie Harris (SSW’15) Accepts Position at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Reggie Harris (SSW’15), a BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) alum and former Cincinnati city council member, has taken a new role as deputy assistant secretary of economic development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In his statement announcing his departure from city council, Harris emphasized... More
The Utopian: Dean Barbara Jones Celebrated as National Leader
In a recent article in The Utopian, a Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS) publication, Dean Barbara Jones from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) discusses how her previous roles as SHS associate dean for health affairs and chair of the Department of Health Social Work at Dell Medical... More
BU CISS Highlights Research by Profs. Alvarez-Hernandez & Jacobson López that Advances LGBTQIA+ Health
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community—particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities—are more likely to experience mental health issues, substance use disorders, and barriers to accessing care, a fact that is often misunderstood by healthcare providers. To educate the healthcare industry and increase more inclusive, sensitive, and effective care for queer communities, More
Parade: Prof. Keefe, CADER Director, Shares Expertise on Battling Loneliness as We Age
Research shows that loneliness follows a U-shaped pattern that peaks in young adulthood and old age, and the rate of loneliness has increased in the last five years. While young adults experience high levels of loneliness due to life transitions exacerbated by the digital age's constant connectivity and comparison culture, More
The New York Times: Prof. Byrne & Colleague’s Research on Aging Homeless Population Is Featured in Respite Care Story
As the average age of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase, programs across the country are addressing a critical gap between hospital discharge and unsheltered living by providing respite care to older homeless individuals. These programs provide crucial support, but challenges remain, including limited permanent housing options and concerns about... More