Dr. Seungbin Oh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Seungbin Oh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He is a licensed professional mental health counselor and a nationally certified counselor. His research focuses on mental health risks among youth and young adults, with a particular emphasis on suicidality. Dr. Oh examines how digital experiences and patterns of online interactions shape suicidal thoughts and behaviors across diverse gender groups. His goal is to develop implementation-ready tools that inform prevention efforts in primary care and pediatric mental health settings, aiding in early identification and brief interventions. He is dedicated to understanding the cultural and social determinants of mental health and believes in advancing culturally responsive clinical practices and interventions. Dr. Oh has contributed significantly to the field, recognized with several awards including the 2023 American Counseling Association Research Award. He serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Lacanian Psychoanalysis Global Centre for Advanced Studies, focusing on integrating psychoanalytic perspectives in contemporary mental health challenges, particularly related to suicidality and depression.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

American Counseling Association Research Award

2023-01-01
#2023

Antman-Bair-Merritt Gender Equity Awards

2023-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.