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Mental Health Volunteers Needed in Harvey Aftermath
In a recent interview with NBC Boston, Professor Robert Kinscherff discussed the need for mental health volunteers to help victims recover in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “We can think of this literally as psychological first aid,” said Kinscherff. Watch the interview for more information...
Overseas college partners with locals to tackle suicide in Region 2
The high rate of suicide in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) has captured the attention of the William James College of Newton, Massachusetts, United States of Amercia (USA), which has now partnered wth the Guyana Foundation to provide suicide awareness in communities.
Guyana Foundation workshops on mental health and empowerment
The Guyana Foundation has begun a series of workshops on mental health and empowerment at its Sunrise Center at Zorg-en-Vlygt of the Essequibo Coast. These workshops are organized in collaboration with the William James College, Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health, which is based in the...
Words from the experienced
“The doctor went into the examining room and, leaning over my father, who was still lying on a gurney, he asked in a condescending way, ‘What do you
How to Talk to a Vet
An Exploration of other ways to say "thank you"
Study: Military with mental issues discharged for misconduct
“The issue is making a determination of what is service-connected and whether that [mental] disorder has contributed to the less than honorable discharge. In addition, some pre-military behavioral, psychological and substance abuse disorders can be exacerbated by a soldier’s experience in the military.”...
Teen’s viral Facebook post could be useful to therapists
Social media is often seen as something that increases depression and anxiety in teenagers. However, a recent Facebook post by a teen suffering from depression
Reflections on LGBTQ Rights
Steps forward, vulnerability to human trafficking, and challenges ahead
Not All Veterans Have PTSD
Adam Freed, a William James College Clinical Psychology doctoral student and U.S. Army veteran, offers a unique perspective on PTSD in his recent WBUR op-ed titled “Not all Veterans Have PTSD.” He discusses the danger of oversimplifying the diagnosis of PTSD to all veterans of war and emphasizes...
Covino: Mental health care takes to streets
Boston Herald Op-Ed
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