Guimel DeCarvalho Vice President of People & Culture Racism and racial abuse have mental health impacts. Take some time to dig deep into the research on this in connection with COVID-19 and anti-Asian racism. Below are articles shared by Judith Gonyea, associate dean at Boston University School of Social Work, to get you started. Dismantling…
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Virtual 5K4Kids Raises Over $77K Wayside will continue fundraising to reach its $100K goal FRAMINGHAM, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network announced today that it raised more than $77,000 from the 2020 Virtual 5K4Kids Run/Walk. This year’s virtual event was held from Oct. 10-17 and drew more…
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This column originally appeared MetroWest Daily News on August 9, 2020 By Dr. Lauren Barry/Guest Columnist Director of Clinical Initiatives and Data Analytics Explaining what “normal” looks like to children is difficult when there are no real answers. It’s been a rough couple of months living through a pandemic, with little indication regarding when life…
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By Dr. Lauren Barry, Director of Clinical Initiatives and Data Analytics It’s been a rough couple of months living through a pandemic, with little indication regarding if and when life will ever go back to “normal.” Explaining what “normal” looks like to children is difficult when there are no real answers. Anxiety in children is…
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By Jeanne Ward Director of Trauma Intervention Services, Wayside Milford The state is reopening, and while some people are venturing out of their homes, those living with their abusers may not be able to leave. Virtual counseling is available across the state and rape crisis hotlines are up and running. Call our FREE, confidential hotline…
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By Dr. Lauren Barry, Director of Clinical Initiatives and Data Analytics When most people think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) they likely picture an adult who has been in combat, a serious accident or experienced violence. Children can also have PTSD either from experiencing trauma directly or witnessing it. Childhood trauma can be from a…
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This article originally appeared in the Framingham Source on May 6, 2020 FRAMINGHAM – Countless children from lower-income families are in for a big surprise! The United Way of Tri-County (UWTC) announced today that they donated thousands of brand-new toys and games to underprivileged children in MetroWest/495 Corridor communities through a program they have named…
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By Jason Kornwitz This article originally appeared on May 4, 2020 in the Boston College School of Social Work News. Students, faculty, and alumni have delivered food to older adults who can not leave their homes, provided teletherapy to students whose schools have closed for the rest of the academic year, and tracked down people…
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Olivia Chiacchia, coordinator of STEPS Young Adult Resource Center Meet Olivia Chiacchia, coordinator of STEPS Young Adult Resource Center in Arlington, which traditionally provides free, drop-in groups that help young adults ages 18-26 with socialization and one-on-one peer support. Five weeks ago, when COVID-19 forced us inside, Olivia moved her support groups online and even…
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By Dr. Lauren Barry, Director of Clinical Initiatives and Data Analytics For children who struggle with mental health issues, being at home during COVID-19 normalizes many of the behaviors that are generally warning signs for depression – staying in bed all day, not showering or getting dressed and lack of interest in activities. It’s understandable…
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