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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 Business Journal: Colleges struggle to meet demand for mental health services
President Nick Covino pens op-ed on college mental health, "We must make mental health access an equal priority."
Giving Thanks: Being Grateful Has Positive Effects on Wellbeing
Thanksgiving, as its name suggests, is a day for giving thanks – and pausing to do so can actually be beneficial for your mental health and happiness. William James College clinical psychology faculty member, Dr. Claire Fialkov, explains how expressing gratitude can influence wellbeing:
Annual Forum Explores Children’s Mental Health, from the Cradle to the Classroom and in the Clinic
The William James College Annual Forum brings together thought leaders and renowned experts to address societal issues that affect mental health. The theme of this year’s forum
William James College Launches Youth and Family Psychotherapy Service
Youth and families seeking psychotherapy services in the greater Newton area have a new place to turn. William James College has announced the launch
William James College Celebrates School Psychology Awareness Week 2019
This year, School Psychology Awareness Week (SPAW) is taking place November 11-15, 2019. The annual event, which is sponsored by the National Association
Dr. Robert Kinscherff Receives Herman Career Contribution Award
Dr. Robert Kinscherff, associate vice president for Community Engagement and professor of clinical psychology, was honored with the Kenneth Herman Career Contribution Award from the Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA) on Saturday, November 2nd.
CAMHI Program Hosts Black Man Can Institute
On Friday, October 18, 2019, in partnership with The Black Man Can Institute (BMCI) and the Boston Public Schools, the William James College Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) hosted its inaugural mental health literacy program and anti-stigma campaign.
Retaining Diverse Student Leaders Scholarship Recipient Announced
According to the American Psychological Association (APA) during the 2014-2015 academic year only 30 percent of those studying psychology in the United
William James College Convenes Experts to Explore the Emotional Health of Children
November 21 Program Brings Clinicians, Educators and Researchers to the Kennedy Library for Daylong Forum
New England Psychologist: Evidence doesn’t support claim linking mental illness, mass shooters
After a pair of mass shootings in August killed more than 30 people in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, President Donald Trump made comments linking mental illness to mass shootings. However, experts say no such link exists. One of these experts, William James College professor Dr. Robert Kinscherff,...
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