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More Asian Americans Are Seeking Mental Health Treatment; Dr. Catherine Vuky Among Experts Interviewed by New York Times About Shifting Cultural Views
"Mental health is heavily stigmatized among Asian Americans, whose older generations, like the older generations of other cultures, tend to see therapy as undignified or a sign of weakness," wrote New York Times writer Alyssa Lukpat.
Dr. Funmi Aguocha Named COO for Brookline Center for Community Mental Health
Following a national search, the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health has selected Dr. Funmi Aguocha MS, LSW, PsyD, as its new Chief Operating Officer. Aguocha, a 2021 graduate of the Leadership Psychology PsyD program and a Scholar with the Black Mental Health Graduate Academy, will play a central...
For Marathon Monday, A Look at the Positive Impacts Running Has on Mental Health
Running offers physical health benefits – and studies show it has a remarkably positive impact on mental health, too.
Faculty Discuss Career Pathways, Focused Training, for Articles in “New England Psychologist”
New England Psychologist, an independent news source for psychologists in the region, connected with two members of the William James College faculty for recent articles about careers in psychology.
Organizational and Leadership Psychology Faculty, Alumni Team Publishes Research Exploring Black Male Leadership and Competing Social Identities
Leadership inherently relies on one’s experiences to lead peers.
William James College Celebrates the Class of 2021, Holds 41st Commencement Events
William James College celebrated the 205 graduates of the Class of 2021 with a small hooding ceremony for graduates on Saturday, and the launch of a fully virtual Commencement ceremony on Sunday
William James College Awarded $1.6M Through HRSA’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Paraprofessionals
Funding will provide paid work opportunities and career training, and will prepare pre-bachelor’s level paraprofessionals for the Commonwealth’s Community Health Workers Certification exam.
Dr. Catherine Vuky on the 45th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon
While the collective attention of much of the world was turned elsewhere in late April 2020, many Vietnamese families likely paused to recall the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon.
Colleges Must Be Prepared for Student Mental Health Needs
As students return to campus this fall some will relish what resembles a return to normal but many, if not all, will be carrying trauma. Fortunately, higher education learning communities offer some of the most favorable environments for healing what has been broken by the pandemic.
Dr. Shani Turner Named Director of the African & Caribbean Mental Health (ACMH) Concentration
Dr. Shani Turner has been appointed Director of the College's African & Caribbean Mental Health (ACMH) Concentration.
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