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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

Article by WJC Geropsychology Researchers Asks: What is Wisdom?

Do you really become wiser as you age? Perhaps we know what it means if a person is said to be wise, but what, exactly, is wisdom?

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