Practicing ‘Sawubona’ to Build a Legacy of Mental Health Care in Africa and the Diaspora
Boston Medical Center’s Chief of Psychiatry co-founded the Africa Global Mental Health Institute to address the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental healthcare on the continent and beyond.
Read MoreOur 10 Favorite HealthCity Stories of the Last 5 Years
In honor of HealthCity’s five-year anniversary, we’re sharing our favorite reads, including intimate portraits from the front lines to innovative programs and more.
Read MoreNew Study Highlights the “Profound Impacts” of Limited Healthcare Access for Children Exposed to Violence
Experts from Boston Medical Center stress the importance of leaning on evidence-based interventions, such as violence prevention programs, to help these children.
Read MorePrioritizing Mental Health and Trauma Supports in Schools
One public school teacher talks with a BMC psychiatrist on how to support kids struggling with chronic absenteeism and mental health issues.
Read MoreIntegrating Culturally Competent Mental Health Care Leads to Better Diabetes Outcomes
A new initiative by Boston Medical Center’s Health Equity Accelerator shows promise in reducing A1C among patients of color living with diabetes.
Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants of Health Is Critical In Curbing Opioid Overdose Deaths, Study Finds
Research from Boston Medical Center shows a 21% reduction in overdose deaths in communities that address social needs as a part of post-overdose outreach programs.
Read MoreBMC Is Developing New Anti-Racism Addiction Treatment, Research, and Policy
After a research project engaging people with lived experience of SUD, Boston Medical Center has findings on making addiction treatment better for Black patients.
Read MoreHelping Healthcare Providers Process Grief After Overdose Deaths
Losing patients to overdose can present special grief challenges for healthcare providers. Peer and employer support can help.
Read MorePeople of Color With Disabilities Face Double Discrimination
Racism and ableism together create greater health disparities and call for stronger equitable practices that increase access and reduce costs.
Read MoreBeing Seen: Why Racial Affinity Matters for Mental Health Providers and Their Patients
Recruiting more providers of color is one way to create stronger affinity and cultural context to make it easier for patients of color to open up.
Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health Treatment into Primary Care Can Break Barriers for Underserved Children
TEAM UP for Children is a unique model for Pediatrics departments that focuses on addressing systemic barriers to mental health care.
Read MoreBMC Psychiatrists Innovate to Treat Teenagers With Marijuana-Induced Psychosis
Cannabis has gotten more potent in the last 20 years, leading to new trends in children’s mental wellness.
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