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BEST Lab research reviews evidence that stigma can shape how effective mental health interventions are for stigmatized groups

December 21, 2021

It is well-established that stigma adversely affects mental and behavioral health outcomes among members of marginalized groups. Thus, reducing stigma and its negative consequences is an important public health priority. Despite the centrality of stigma as a source of stress for minoritized groups, and the fact that stigma has motivated the adaptation of several recent mental- and behavioral-health interventions, the field of psychological science has rarely examined whether stigmatizing experiences or contexts moderate the efficacy of...

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Amy Catalinac Wins Leon Weaver Award at APSA

December 20, 2021
Former GSA and Postdoctoral Fellow Amy Catalinac, now assistant professor of politics at New York University, is the corecipient of the 2021 Leon Weaver Award for her paper “Geographically-Targeted Spending in Mixed-Member Majoritarian Electoral Systems.” The award is given to the best paper presented at the previous American Political Science Association (APSA) on a conference panel sponsored by the Representation and Electoral Systems Section. The paper was subsequently published in World Politics, a quarterly journal of international relations. 

Global Health In Action WinterSession Program

December 17, 2021
The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the HGHI Student Advisory Committee are pleased to be offering programming during this year’s wintersession from January 19th-21st! Events include an in-person global health simulation, virtual site visits, and opportunities for engagement with global health orgs. Priority will be given to first and second year students, and space will be limited. You can register for the Global Health In Action Wintersession Program here by January 5th.

Global Health Student Ambassador Leadership Opportunity

December 17, 2021

Apply for HGHI’s Global Health Ambassadors Program and become a member of HGHI’s Student Advisory Committee (SAC) in 2022! This is a year-long volunteer position open to students of all concentrations and global health backgrounds. If you would like more information on the roles and responsibilities of ambassadors, they are outlined in the application form here. Please email hghi.studentadvisory@gmail.com with any questions. Applications due by Friday, January 7th at midnight.

2020-21 Bok Annual Report

2020-21 Bok Annual Report

December 17, 2021

As we reflect on the year and prepare for winter recess, we are pleased to share our 2020-21 annual report, which showcases our year of remote teaching and learning. The report highlights key moments from the year as we transitioned our programming and support online, and endeavored to keep up with the needs of teachers and learners across the FAS.  We are proud of our work supporting faculty and PhD students and building community around teaching throughout these challenging times. 

We wish you a restful and restorative winter recess, and we look forward to working...

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