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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage
In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.
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Student Profile: Emma Rizzo—Climbing the Career Ladder at William James College
Pursuing a career in behavioral health has long been the goal for Emma Rizzo. Growing up, deep involvement in caring for her grandmother cemented Rizzo’s desire to work with the geriatric population. Since embarking on her post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities at William James College...
Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved: Meet our 2025-2026 CMGMH Fellows and Scholarship Awardees
Reflecting the College’s commitment to promoting social justice and addressing mental health disparities among historically marginalized populations in the U.S., the College awards six new scholarships each academic year to students who are recognized as CMGMH Fellows. This scholarship program is generously...
Addressing Barriers to Behavioral Health Professional Licensure in Massachusetts: Alden and St. Louis Co-Author Seminal Report for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
The behavioral health field in Massachusetts is at a pivotal moment. As demand for mental health services continues to rise, the number of professionals entering the field has stalled—or even declined in some disciplines. The widening gap between need and workforce capacity is felt most acutely in...
Dr. Erlene Rosowsky Shares Her Insights on Aging with NPR
NPR ran an article on their website on "The transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust" by Ashley Milne-Tyte. Dr. Erlene Rosowsky, professor emeritus and former director of the geropsychology concentration, contributed her expertise on aging.
Assistant Professor Antoine M. Salvador, PsyD, Tapped for City’s Black Men and Boys Commission
Advancing equity, opportunity, and empowerment among historically underserved groups is a top priority for Antoine M. Salvador, PsyD, Assistant Professor, Counseling and Behavioral Health Department. The Lynn native and 2017 graduate of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program was recently appointed to...
William James College Partners With Haitian Mental Health Network to Expand Culturally Affirming Mental Health Services
William James College (WJC) today announced a partnership with the Haitian Mental Health (HMH) Network, a volunteer-led, non-profit organization working to promote access to mental health services for the Haitian community and facilitate community conversations on mental health and well-being.
Trustee Profile: Michael Jellinek, MD
Dr. Michael Jellinek brings extensive experience in hospital administration and nonprofit leadership to the Board of Trustees (appointed in July 2024)—gleaned while President of Newton Wellesley Hospital; Chief Clinical Officer at Partners HealthCare (now Mass General Brigham); and CEO, Community Network...
Dual Scholar Speaks Out on Leading With Invisible Disabilities
Emily Rose finds deep purpose in advocating for others. Having been raised in the foster care system without a consistent advocate of her own, pursuing a college degree was once out of reach. Barriers including undiagnosed chronic health conditions coupled with the cost of living forced Rose to choose...
Fall 2025 Enrollment Update: Geographic Diversity for the Win!
With the new academic year underway, one thing is abundantly clear: Word of William James College—and the good work happening on campus and at field sites throughout Greater Boston—has spread far beyond the confines of the Commonwealth. Among this year’s entering class, 31% are first generation...
Course Spotlight: Interventions When Working With LGBTQIA+ People and Their Families
Over the summer, an impressive turnout for COU CN632—Interventions When Working With LGBTQIA+ People and Their Families reassured Sarah VanMattson, PhD that mental health clinicians-in-training understand this population has unique needs and crave the expertise to adequately meet them. Given the growing...
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