William James College News

CMGMH Newsletter Feature: Ecuador Service Learning & Cultural Immersion Program

• By Staff Report
• September 20, 2019

The "CMGMH Connection," a regular newsletter published by team members in the Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health (CMGMH).

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) Releases Video Highlighting William James College Collaboration

• By Staff Report
• September 18, 2019

A collaboration between William James College and the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) provides students with educational opportunities to further their career in the mental health field. Through the collaboration, students are able to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services...

Freedman Center Collaborates with Communities on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Promotion

• By Staff Report
• September 18, 2019

Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide. This global public health issue affects all populations

Dr. Robert Kinscherff Addresses Gun Violence at 2019 APA Convention

• By Staff Report
• September 12, 2019

Robert Kinscherff, JD, PhD, Associate VP of Community Engagement at William James College, spoke at the APA 2019 Convention on his research on violence risk assessment and management and other factors related to addressing gun violence in the United States

Gloria Noronha Named William James College’s Inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• By Staff Report
• September 12, 2019

William James College has announced the appointment of Ms. Gloria Noronha as the College’s inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

“Gun Violence” is a Series of Problems, not a Singular Problem, says WJC Professor

• By Staff Report
• September 11, 2019

William James College Awarded Grants Totaling $2.7 Million For Graduate Psychology Education Program, Opioid Workforce Expansion Program

• By Staff Report
• September 9, 2019

The HRSA grants received letters of support from Representatives Joseph Kennedy and Ayanna Pressley. Programs will benefit underserved Massachusetts Community Health Centers.

Game Changer: Facilitator’s Guide Written by Leadership PsyD Student Reveals Hidden Biases Through Game Play

• By Staff Report
• September 3, 2019

Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that unconsciously affect a person’s understanding, actions, and decisions.

Clinical PsyD Student Commissioned into United States Navy

• By Staff Report
• August 15, 2019

Kelly Main, a rising fifth-year student in the Clinical Psychology PsyD program, was commissioned into the United States Navy on July 12 in a ceremony held at the College.

Guyana Service Learning & Cultural Immersion Program Addresses Suicide Prevention

• By Staff Report
• August 14, 2019

Suicide is a leading cause of death in Guyana and represents a critical public health crisis. Guyana, one of the least populated countries in South America, in years past has had the unfortunate distinction of having the world’s highest incidence of suicide — 44.2 suicides per 100,000 deaths, four...