University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work

Check out one of our featured stories from our recent Social Work Research Report (2024-2025) that highlights the CHURCH (Congregations as Healers Uniting to Restore Community Health) Project, a cutting-edge research initiative focused on improving mental health for African Americans by building on the existing strengths and resilience within Black faith communities. Full Story: https://lnkd.in/eJJCpymV

Critical Perspectives on Coercive Practices in Mental Health featuring Dr. Nev Jones: "Adaptive Expectations, Internalized Oppression & Coercion: Learning from Qualitative Research on Inpatient & Outpatient Commitment in the United States" - This brief presentation will unpack the challenges of qualitative research in the context of multiply-marginalized service users subject to coercive interventions and the challenges of documenting harm in the context of internalized oppression and adaptive expectations. Wednesday, April 9th: 4PM-5:30PM (EST) via Zoom Eventbrite Registration & Zoom Access: https://ow.ly/pi4I50Vsja4

As a community-based therapist, MSW alumnus Julius Boatwright worked with families to ensure the safety of their children. But when his work with a given family would come to a close, sometimes they’d ask, “Why does your time with us have to end?” After a session with a family in the Hill District in March 2016, Boatwright, who’d been involved in social work and mental health for four years, sat in his car and thought, “I need to do more.” Read more in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: https://ow.ly/OOiy50Vsm3c

The Hartford Cohort of 2024/2025 will present group projects. 9-10:30am. Virtual or 2017 Cathedral of Learning. Register here: https://ow.ly/qc0e50VnymH

Joint MSW/MPH student Gabriel F. Quinteros was profiled by Pittwire. He talks about his path to Pitt and how he "felt drawn to his adjunct professors and their experiences in the 'real world'; he valued the work at the Center for Race and Social Problems, and he was over the moon to have his first-ever class with an Afro-Latino faculty member, Assistant Professor Victor Figuereo, which “was really cool.” Read more in Pittwire: https://ow.ly/wqB850VslZx

What an amazing performance tonight! Great turnout from COSA students and the SSW community! Thanks to the talented cast, directors, and playwright MSW alum Mike Eichler. @Repulsingthemonkeypgh

Great turnout for COSA night at the play Repulsing the Monkey written by alumnus Mike Eichler. Our alumni can do anything!! @repulsingthemonkeypgh

Four Cycles of Reform in Mental Health Services Policy: Is There a 5th Cycle Emerging? A talk with Howard H Goldman MD PhD. When: Tuesday, 4/8/2025, 12:00-2:00pm Where: Cathedral of Learning, 20th Floor, Room CL 2017 Note: This event will be in-person only. Registration is required. Register: https://ow.ly/vGXF50Vnyh4

Congratulations! This month MSW alumna Jasmine Wilson-Bryant was nominated by her coworkers and won Social Worker of the Year 2025 for the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center She was also selected and honored to serve as a panelist for the Veterans Affairs' National Social Work Program during National Social Work Month. Read more: https://ow.ly/a2Nj50VslVs

Join us for the Racial Equity Collaboratory Launch on April 8th! The Racial Equity Collaboratory at the University of Pittsburgh serves as an online central repository for social justice and race-related research. It enhances race-based research and fosters connections between internal and external researchers, scholars, and community partners. As a strategic hub, it brings together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance research, education, and praxis toward racial equity and justice. CRSP is excited to partner with the Center for Health Equity, Center for Racial Justice and Civil Rights, Center for Urban Education, Center for African Studies, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, and the Department of Africana Studies on this important initiative. Enjoy: - Free professional headshots on site during the event! - Collaborative sessions to foster innovation and partnership - Panel discussion with leading experts in race-based research - Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals - Evening refreshments Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/g4gw50Vq1RW This event is funded by a Pitt Momentum Teaming Award made to the Center on Race and Social Problems