Category: Behavioral Health: Mental Health and Substance Use

3 Black men cross the street wearing t-shirts with "Fathers Uplift" on them.

BU’s the Brink: Prof. Jacobson López Discusses a New Project to Support Black & Latino Men’s Mental Health

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 […]

Peter Treitler

The Basis: Prof. Treitler Shares Expertise on the Impact of Peer Support in Treating Substance Use Disorders

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 […]

3 Black men cross the street wearing t-shirts with "Fathers Uplift" on them.

Prof. Jacobson López & Colleague Receive Funding to Support Black Men’s Mental Health

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 […]