In the Media
NorthJersey.com: Prof. Byrne Sheds Light on Housing Barriers After Tragedy in Bergen, NJ
Thomas Byrne, an associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), provides insight into the barriers that prevent people from finding housing in an article in NorthJersey.com about artist Matthew Keenan, who recently died after years of struggling with alcohol use and homelessness. Excerpted from “When pals of a... More
The 19th: Prof. Jacobson López Discusses O’Shae Sibley Tragedy & Historical Discrimination Against Black LGBTQ Adults
While popular culture has begun to celebrate Black gay, bisexual, or queer identified men, the recent murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley shows the dangers Black LGBTQ individuals face outside of curated spaces. Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work spoke to The 19th about the long history... More
The Boston Globe: Prof. Hahm Shares Mental Health Expertise on Rising Student Anxiety & Depression
Since the pandemic, reports of student anxiety and depression have risen nearly 10%. In response, schools are expanding their mental health offerings, as well as rethinking the way they are delivered. Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work recently talked to the Boston Globe about holistic ways... More
The Boston Globe: Emy Takinami (SSW’20) Advocates for Community-Based Mental Health Crisis Response in Boston City Budget
In a Boston Globe op-ed, Emy Takinami (SSW’20), BU School of Social Work alum and Liberation Health steering committee member, and Husain Rizvi from the City School support a budget plan investing in a non police, community-based mental health crisis response. They call for the Boston City Council to override... More
HealthCity: BUSSW Community Works with Grayken Center to Improve Substance Use Care for Black Patients
To address the inequities Black patients with substance use disorder (SUD) face, Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction has spearheaded several funded initiatives featuring faculty and alumni from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW). A recent HealthCity article included Philip Reason (MSW’21, MPH’22) who co-facilitated one of the featured... More
The Boston Globe: Prof. Miller Discusses New Co-Op’s Effect on Food Insecure Households
After spending decades as a “food desert” with little-to-no access to healthy grocery shopping options, Dorchester, Mass. is slated to open a food co-op staffed by local residents. Prof. Dan Miller from BU School of Social Work recently talked to The Boston Globe about the impact the new business will... More
Verywell Mind: BUSSW Lecturer Shares Mental Health Tips for Fathers
The popular mental health publication Verywell Mind interviewed Rebecca Minor, a lecturer at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), to find out how fathers can find and create safe spaces to talk about mental health. A clinical social worker and gender specialist, Minor’s expertise brings an important perspective to the article... More
Doin’ the Work: Prof. Belkin Martinez Shares Expertise on Liberation Health Model
In a recent podcast, Prof. Dawn Belkin Martinez from BU School of Social Work discussed the Liberation Health Model she co-created to better address patients’ mental health. In addition to explaining the Brazilian, Black feminism, and Marxist inspirations for the approach, she discusses the transformative effect it has had on... More
WHMP Panorama: Prof. Sprague Martinez on How Systemic Inequities Affect Long Covid Diagnosis & Treatment
Linda Sprague Martinez, an associate professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), recently shared her expertise on the social and community aspects of long Covid on WHMP Radio’s Panorama podcast. Joined by medical practitioner Bruce Levy, she discussed the poorly understood disorder’s effects and symptoms, as well as the... More
WBUR’s Cognoscenti: Prof. López Shares Experience Working with Immigrants & BU Students at US/Mexico Border
As the after effects for Title 42 continue to wreak havoc on migrant families living at the Rio Grande Valley, Prof. Luz López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and students from across BU visited to assess the needs of those seeking asylum in the United States. Based on... More