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Grants support CBHCs and schools' partnership to implement youth behavioral health urgent care

October 3, 2022

Mental Health Weekly

In partnership with Mass General Brigham, MAMH has selected five community behavioral health centers and several school partners to implement behavioral health urgent care model for K-12 students.

Mass. tops child welfare rankings, lags in pediatric mental health

August 10, 2022

CommonWealth Magazine

A new report ranked Massachusetts best in the country for child welfare, but also showed the state as one of the worst in the country when it comes to rates of depression and anxiety among children and teenagers. MAMH President and CEO Danna Mauch comments.

After Overnight Talks, Mental Health Deal Rose With Sun

August 3, 2022

StateHouse News Service

A comprehensive mental health reform bill passed in the last day of the legislative session takes important steps to implement parity, promote early intervention, and address Emergency Department boarding.

As mental health crisis worsens, record-setting investment languishes

June 16, 2022

Boston Globe

Massachusetts continues to implement broad mental health system improvements thanks to federal funding allocated for that purpose, but some disagreements remain. Danna Mauch, MAMH President and CEO, comments on progress made so far.

House plans vote on mental health bill

June 16, 2022

CommonWealth Magazine

The Massachusetts House plans to vote on a mental health bill that would improve access to mental health care, particularly for children, while ensuring that the health care system treats mental and physical health care equally. President & CEO Danna Mauch is quoted.

Meet Massachusetts student who placed first in statewide mental health art contest

May 19, 2022

WCVB Channel 5

MAMH and the Massachusetts Health Council co-sponsored the 3rd Annual May is Mental Health Month art contest for middle and high school students. Meet one of this year's 1st place winners!