Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work and Fathers’ UpLift founder Charles Daniels have initiated MenTalK, a project aimed at reducing mental health stigma among Black and Latino men by training clinicians to provide culturally competent care. Supported by funding from BU’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the initiative will enhance […]
In an article for Cambridge Health Alliance’s online journal “The Basis,” Prof. Peter Treitler from BU School of Social Work emphasizes the crucial role of social support in treating substance use disorders. Drawing from personal experience and research, Treitler highlights the effectiveness of Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) in non-traditional settings like hospitals and correctional […]
Asian American sexual-minority women are often overlooked in both LGBTQ+ and Asian American health studies, leading to a gap in understanding their unique needs. To help address this issue, Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work led a study exploring mental health care access and unmet health care needs among Asian American […]
Black men are disproportionately affected by the mental health impacts of racism, socioeconomic inequities, and structural inequalities, yet they often encounter culturally insensitive or inaccessible care when seeking support. To address this issue, Prof. Daniel Jacobson López from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), and Dr. Charles Daniels, founder and CEO of Fathers’ Uplift, have […]