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Boston Globe: Prof. Hahm’s Report Shows Impact of Covid-Related Anti-Asian Racism on Mental Health

A Boston Globe article on the impact of Covid-related anti-Asian racism on mental health cites Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm’s research among three new studies indicating that Asian Americans are grappling with high rates of psychological distress. Excerpted from “Asian Americans who experienced COVID-related racism…

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CISWH Study Shows Anticipation of Stigma Can Limit Employment for Persons with HIV

Employment is a significant social determinant of health, particularly important for the financial and mental well-being of persons with HIV (PWH). Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH), Serena Rajabiun (co-PI, now at UMass Lowell) and Jessica Flaherty (project director), and co-authors,…

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CISWH Partners with the Amal Alliance to Support Homeless Children

The Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work was featured in a recent news story for its partnership with the Amal Alliance. CISWH is the lead evaluator of Colori PlayspaceExpress, a trauma-informed mobile classroom that supports the emotional well-being…