WGBH: Greater Boston Interviews Professor Hahm on “Continued Anxiety About Racism Even As Pandemic Eases”
For Asian and Pacific Islanders, the opening of workplaces, restaurants, and cities across America brings additional anxiety that others don’t face. Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm and other community leaders discussed the cause and history of Anti-Asian hate crimes with GBH News last week. As U.S. coronavirus numbers fall and vaccinations increase, the nation’s re-opening is […]
Boston Globe: Professor Hahm’s Report Shows Impact of Covid-Related Anti-Asian Racism on Mental Health
A Boston Globe article on the impact of Covid-related anti-Asian racism on mental health cites Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm’s research among three new studies indicating that Asian Americans are grappling with high rates of psychological distress. Excerpted from “Asian Americans who experienced COVID-related racism report increased levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD” (Boston Globe) by Deanna Pan: The […]
5/27: Professor Gonyea and Sprague Martinez Present “Impact of COVID-19 & State Violence on Tenure & Promotion”
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) will host a webinar discussing COVID-19 and state violence’s impact on tenure and promotion, organized by Professor Linda Sprague Martinez and featuring Professor Judith Gonyea among an expert panel of social work academics. Many educational institutions have begun acknowledging the long-term ramifications of COVID on academic careers […]
JAMA Psychiatry: Professor Spencer on Youth-Initiated Mentoring as COVID-19 Mental Health Response
Research has shown that COVID-19 is negatively affecting adolescents’ mental health. So what can clinical services do to help? In an opinion piece published in JAMA Psychiatry, BUSSW Professor Renée Spencer and research colleagues from the University of Amsterdam and University of Massachusetts, Boston, write that a mentorship approach called youth-initiated mentoring may be the […]
The Daily Free Press: Professor Belkin-Martinez Contributes to “BU Professionals Advise on COVID-19-Safe, Mindful Summer”
BU’s independent student newspaper, The Daily Free Press, featured Professor Dawn Belkin-Martinez in their piece cautioning recently vaccinated groups from acting recklessly this vacation season. In addition to basic physical distancing and waiting until 2 weeks after final vaccination before traveling, she urges the public to care for their mental health as well. Excerpt from “BU […]
4/30: Professor Augsberger and Sprague Martinez Lead Youth Advisory Board in “Untold Stories: The Many Impacts of COVID-19”
Members of the youth advisory board developed by BUSSW Professor Astraea Augsberger and Linda Sprague Martinez, and Katherine Gergen-Barnett from Boston Medical Center will present as part of the opening plenary session at Boston Area Research Initiative (BARI): Building Back Smarter. The youth advisory board presenters; Ja’Karri Pierre, Catherine Le, Rosaylin Bautista, and Osasenaga Idahor; […]
Daily Post: Dr. Rolanda L. Ward (MSW’97, MDiv’02, PhD’09) Honored as Community Hero by National Federation for Just Communities
Dr. Rolanda L. Ward (MSW’97, MDiv’02, PhD’09), a leader in macro social work, was recognized by the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York for her work in creating and leading the Niagara Falls Health Equity Task Force. The task force represents stakeholders from every part of the Niagara Falls community, from faith […]
BU Social Work and Medical Students Provide Covid-19 Support Through THRIVE Call Center
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), the region’s largest safety-net hospital, when patients are diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent home to quarantine, they often have concerns that reach far beyond their symptoms. How will they get food and medicine if they can’t leave the house? What if they fall behind on their rent and utilities? These […]
The Washington Post: Professor Sprague Martinez in “Covid-19 Proves Especially Lethal to Younger Latinos”
In an article published by The Washington Post, BU School of Social associate professor Linda Sprague Martinez explains why community health organizations have been a lifeline for Latino communities ravaged by Covid-19. Excerpted from “Death in the prime of life: Covid-19 proves especially lethal to younger Latinos” (The Washington Post) by Akila Johnson: A medical […]
Boston 25 News: “College Students’ Mental Health Suffered When Displaced By Pandemic,” Prof. Hahm’s Study Shows
In a report on results from the ongoing CARES project co-led by BU School of Social Work professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm, Boston 25 News highlights the negative impact that COVID-related displacement has had on college students. Excerpted from the Boston 25 News article “Study: College students’ mental health suffered when displaced by pandemic” by Christine […]