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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage
In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.
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Boston Globe: WJC’s Asian Mental Health Program Highlighted as Resource to Support Rising AAPI Mental Health Needs
Dr. Catherine Vuky, director of the Asian Mental Health program (AMH), spoke to the Globe on behalf of William James College and the AMH program which were mentioned as local resources available to help support the AAPI community and create paths for aspiring clinicians who wish to serve the population.
Voice of San Diego: Faculty Expert Shares Insight on Suicide Rate of Women in Military
Dr. Jenny D'Olympia was interviewed for a Voice of San Diego article regarding the suicide rate of female soldiers. The article found that women aged 17 – 30 in the military are more than two times as likely to die by suicide as civilian women in the same age bracket.
Strength of New Partnership Between Middlesex Community College, William James College, Already Known to WJC Graduate
Dr. Jennifer Burns started her journey in psychology as a student at Middlesex Community College (MCC), later attending UMass Lowell, then William James College where she earned her doctorate in Leadership Psychology. Burns spoke at a recent event convened to mark the signing of a new transfer partnership...
Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., Esq., Announced as 2022 Commencement Speaker
Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., Esq. is the 2022 Commencement Speaker. Feaster, MA Senate President Karen Spilka, and Photojournalist Mike Carroll will each receive an Honorary Degree from the College recognizing contributions to Mental Health Field.
William James College Awarded $750,000 Grant by Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health
William James College Awarded $750,000 Grant by Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health for a new phase of its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) program
Clinical PsyD Alum, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Dr. Patrick Downes Talks with “Home Base Nation” Podcast
Clinical PsyD Alum, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Dr. Patrick Downes discussed his experiences in recovery, dealing with trauma, and his work with service members with “Home Base Nation” Podcast
Building a Center of Gravity in Multicultural Education: Dr. Natalie Cort Presents University of Rochester Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds
Dr. Natalie Cort, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, recently presented at her alma mater, the University of Rochester (UR). Her presentation "If You Build It, They Will Come: Building a Center of Gravity in Multicultural Education Through Transformative and Inclusive Practices," detailed the...
College and University Leaders Convene in Washington, D.C., to Discuss College Student Mental Health Crisis
Experts on college student behavioral health and its determinants, and on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including William James College President Dr. Nicholas Covino, led roundtable discussions about transforming campus environments to promote wellbeing for all students in Washington, D.C., on March...
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