What Are So-Called Deaths of Despair? Experts Say They're on the Rise

If we had easier and more affordable access to high-quality, evidence-based physical and mental health care, many, many fewer people would die, Jeremiah Goulka, a researcher and senior fellow at Northeastern Law’s Health in Justice Action Lab, tells Newsweek. "And it would also reduce the stigma toward seeking treatment for a lot of the problems that fall into the bucket of deaths of despair."

Nima Eshghi ’96 Hailed as One of Boston’s 50 Most Influential People of Color in Higher Education

Nima Eshghi ’96, assistant dean of Northeastern Law’s Center for Co-op and Career Development, was honored by GBH/Get Konnected as one of Boston’s 50 Most Influential People of Color in Higher Educations at a virtual celebration on March 30. Founded as a social impact venture, the mission of Get Konnected is to curate meaningful business and social connections, enrich professional development, facilitate business and career opportunities, and forge positive cross-cultural relationships.