The Daily Free Press: Prof. Belkin-Martinez Contributes to “BU Professionals Advise on COVID-19-Safe, Mindful Summer”
BU’s independent student newspaper, The Daily Free Press, featured Prof. Dawn Belkin-Martinez in their piece cautioning recently vaccinated groups from acting recklessly this vacation season. In addition to basic physical distancing and waiting until 2 weeks after final vaccination before traveling, she urges the public to care for their mental health as well.
Excerpt from “BU professionals advise on COVID-19-safe, mindful summer” by Lily Kepner
Dawn Belkin Martinez, a clinical associate professor and associate dean of equity and inclusion in the School of Social Work, emphasized the importance of caring not only for oneself, but for other communities during this time.
‘We need each other to care for ourselves,’ she said. ‘That’s a really significant mental health intervention. I think we need each other, we need other people.’
Though the vaccines offer a chance to return to normal, Belkin Martinez said acknowledging personal limits is important through these adjustments. For instance, though it is tempting to push aside personal reservations to go along with group plans you’re not comfortable with, indulging in an experience without being ‘grounded and centered’ will have a negative impact, she said.”