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A Pair of WJC Alums Take Pride in Working with the LGBTQIA+ Population

A Pair of WJC Alums Take Pride in Working with the LGBTQIA+ Population

On the eve of Pride Month, six students from the William James College class of 2024 received rainbow-colored cords to honor their completion of the LGBTQIA+ Studies Concentration. The timing of the May 29 celebration was no accident: In 1999, on the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the federal government first recognized Gay & Lesbian Pride Month; since then, the Pride moniker—like the flag—has evolved to include more and more marginalized groups. The new tradition of rainbow cord distribution, conceived of to recognize what has become a burgeoning area of study on campus, was more than apropos: Since last June, when Colleen Deely became the first student to graduate with a concentration in LGBTQIA+ Studies, the cohort has grown exponentially to include one Clinical PsyD and five Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates—a figure that’s poised to double come fall.

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Veteran Day Event Invites Conversation, Reflection on Military and Educational Experience

An event held on November 12, and hosted by the Military and Veterans Psychology (MVP) concentration and the Train Vets to Treat Vets (TVTV) program, brought together students and graduates as panelists for a discussion where they reflected on their service and how skills gained or developed through...

President Nicholas Covino Receives Massachusetts Psychological Association Ezra Saul Psychological Service Award, Dr. Catherine Vuky Named MPA Teacher of the Year

The Massachusetts Psychological Association (MPA) has recognized two members of the William James College community.

Massachusetts State Senate Passes Mental Health "Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) Act"

The Massachusetts State Senate this month passed The Mental Health ABC Act 2.0, which proposes a wide variety of reforms to ensure equitable access to mental health.

Boston 25 News Report: With Young People Hit Hard by the Pandemic, More College Students are Interested in Studying Mental Health

Before the pandemic, approximately 1 in 5 people in the United States, or around 18 to 20 percent of the population, reported anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or trauma.

After Afghanistan: How to Support the Military and Veteran Community

Director of Military & Veteran Psychology Dr. Jenny D’Olympia and WJC student Kevin Lambert discuss military service, and ways civilians can offer support.

Veterans Bring Experiences to–and Find Support in–Military Programs on Campus

According to the National Counsel for Mental Wellbeing, thirty percent of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan experienced a subsequent mental health condition.

Marc Abelard, William James College, Named “Business Partner of the Year” by Massachusetts Providers’ Council

The Providers’ Council is the largest membership association for health and human services agencies in the state. Partnering organization JRI submitted the award nomination.

William James College to Partner with Mass General Brigham, Awarded $3M Grant for Workforce Development

Mass General Brigham Today Announced New, Significant Investment in Community & Mental Health, Initiative Focuses on Increasing Access for Patients and Builds on Existing $175M Annual Community Health Investments

Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department Welcomes New Leadership Team

OLP welcomed several new leaders to the team this fall. Dr. Suzanne Devlin named Department Chair.

Three Ways to Support Students Transitioning to In-Person Learning

School Psychologist, Dr. Jason Kaplan, shares advice for school administrators

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