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William James College and Urban College of Boston Reach Bachelor Completion Agreement

The articulation agreement will allow for expansion and enhancement of educational opportunities for Urban College of Boston students

In law and language, gun control talk raises red flags

The gun violence epidemic in the U.S. has led mental health experts, like Robert Kinscherff, PhD, JD, to research effective prediction and prevention tactics. William James College and Dr. Kinscherff are working to better prepare clinicians in training to identify potential warning signs and conduct...

Helping to manage fear and anxiety

In the aftermath of the Parkland, Fla. shooting, our nationwide dialogue continues surrounding gun violence and safety in schools. This New England Psychologist article features commentary from William James College professors Arlene Silva, PhD, NCSP and Bruce Ecker, PhD, and makes recommendations for...

Why a public health approach is the approach to gun violence

By Robert Kinscherff and Paul Block for Mental Health Weekly

William James College hosted the 2018 Annual Lucero 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 8

in honor of Dr. Cynthia Lucero, a beloved graduate who passed away while running the Boston Marathon in 2002. Event proceeds will benefit our Lucero Latino Mental Health Program.

William James College to Hold Annual Dr. Lucero Memorial 5K

William James College will host the 2018 Annual Lucero Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 8 at 9:30 am. The race will start at WJC located at 1 Wells Ave in Newton, MA, and an awards ceremony will follow at 10:30 am.

As Suicides Surge, so do efforts to prevent them

Our INTERFACE program and Margaret Hannah, Program Director of INTERFACE, were mentioned in an article in the Patriot Ledger that discussed the growing suicide epidemic in Massachusetts and throughout the country. Read the full article here to learn how programs like INTERFACE, researchers, clinicians...

Let's swim upstream for our kids and their mental health

“We know that during infancy and early childhood, emotional health and wellness are beginning to develop, along with one’s body. While we tend to focus on a child’s physical development, we should do the same with one’s mental well-being.” In a recent contributed piece in Mental Health Weekly,...

Leveling the Mental Health Counseling Racial Playing Field

We can no longer afford the lack of diversity in mental health counseling

William James College Promotes Jason Kaplan to Director of the Doctoral Program in School Psychology

Kaplan began with William James College in 2011 as an adjunct professor

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