Eric M. Brown PhD

About

Eric M. Brown, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University’s School of Medicine.

Recent Posts

Which Black Church Leaders Are More Likely to Suffer?

Some Black church leaders are more vulnerable to suffering from burnout and secondary traumatic stress. We found three factors that predict which leaders are the most vulnerable.

How to Choose Safe People in 2024

Want to know how to choose better people to be in relationships with? Choosing wise people can help.

5 Qualities of the Wisest People

Our lives are increasingly complex. Being able to act wisely can help us make the most of the life we've been given.

On the Healing of Racial Trauma

It's not enough to realize that racial trauma exists. Here are five themes to keep in mind when seeking to heal racial wounds.

Sitting With Our Pain: The Key to Posttraumatic Growth

About half of persons who go through a traumatic event experience posttraumatic growth as a result. Researchers have begun to identify who is more likely to experience this growth.

Intergenerational Trauma and the Promise of Healing

I have found that helping clients understand intergenerational trauma has been key to helping them make sense of what may feel like fragmented pieces of their story.

A Staggering Increase in Suicide Among Black Youth

The pandemic has been devastating for the Black community. Particularly its youth.