The War Horse: Professor Hahm Shares Mental Health Expertise about Rising Suicide Rates among Women Veterans
Fueled by a lack of institutional support for the mental health needs of women veterans, the rate of suicides among this group has doubled from 2001 to 2021. Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work shared her insights on why it is vital for the military to develop better resources to support […]
WBUR Cognoscenti: Madison Kitchen (SSW’24) Discusses Prosecuting for Suicide Coercion
Although Massachusetts does not currently have a law against suicide coercion, the pending bill nicknamed “Conrad’s Law” aims to make it illegal. Madison Kitchen (SSW’24), a student at BU School of Social Work, shared her experience with suicide ideation and prevention in a recent op-ed for WBUR Cognoscenti. She discusses the careful measures lawmakers must […]
NPR: Professor Hahm, AAPI Mental Health Expert, Weighs in on Constance Wu’s Suicide Attempt
Following actress Constance Wu’s tweet about her suicide attempt, Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm spoke to NPR about the broader context of AAPI mental health and cultural pressures women face within the Asian American community. In addition, Wu discussed the causes of her suicide attempt: being outcast from her community after complaining about her job on […]
6/3: Youth Engagement Expert Professor Astraea Augsberger to Speak on Suicide Prevention Research
In a talk hosted by the Youth Suicide Research Consortium, Professor Astraea Augsberger will discuss the benefits and common obstacles that occur when encouraging youth participation in suicide prevention in health equity research. Informed by two decades of field experience that have shaped her best practices at federal, state, and local levels, she will share […]
7/15: Professor Hahm Speaks at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Event to Support AAPI Communities [Video]
Watch the video: As part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) town hall series, “Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change,” Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm is one of four panelists at their latest installment, “Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities: Mental Health Experiences, Discrimination, and Reducing Stigma.” The town hall will be virtually available […]
BU Today’s ‘Hey BU’: Thornhill (SSW’17) on Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Get Help
Alumna Caitrin Thornhill (CAS’13, SSW’17) is a training associate at BU’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, where she works with students experiencing mental and emotional health problems. In the BU Today “Hey BU” blog, Thornhill offers tips for students seeking support. Excerpted from “Finding Resources and Hope During Suicide Awareness Month”: 1. Know the Signs When distress […]