Stephen P. Christiansen, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, received the 2026 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).

Approximately 20% to 60% of psychiatric clients drop out of therapy prematurely, often after only one or two sessions. Common reasons include unmet expectations, financial constraints, lack of therapeutic alliance, or fear of emotional exposure. The well-being of the therapist has documented impacts on client outcomes and retention, but few studies have examined how the therapist’s optimal mental health (flourishing), and other professional characteristics relate to client dropout.

While most prior client retention research has focused on therapist stress or burnout, a new study from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has found that clients were less likely to drop out of treatment early (attending fewer than three sessions) when therapists felt that they themselves were doing well across life and work (flourishing). 

People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Young adults who heavily use substances may report significantly poorer memory decades later, a new University of Michigan study suggests.

Inflammation markers may signal depression in women with type 2 diabetes, but vary based on depression symptoms and measures, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.