All On Purpose Posts

Black History Month

Celebrating Black History

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This Black History Month, we remember and honor two Black women leaders who made great strides advancing justice and equity: Dean Elizabeth “Betty” Rawlins and Dr. June Jackson Christmas.

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New Restoration Center in Middlesex County Will Improve Lives for People Experiencing Crisis

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MAMH has long advocated for the development of effective support for people experiencing crisis related to mental health and substance use conditions, with a focus on reducing rates of arrest, incarceration, an unnecessary hospitalization.

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Finding Gratitude in Celebrating a Life of Service

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Amidst sorrow and loss reflected in world events, MAMH President & CEO Danna Mauch finds gratitude and hope in celebrating Rosalynn Carter's life of service.

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On Purpose: Looking to Youth Mental Health Advocates to Lead Change

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Here we are again: wondering how another summer slipped by and preparing for the start of another school year: backpacks, lunches, homework, friends.

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On Purpose: Overcoming Loneliness and Moving the Conversation from "They" to "We"

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Better understanding our own needs for mental health and wellness and sharing our experiences to build connection with others, bring us closer together – with positive health outcomes for all.

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On Purpose: Building a Better, Stronger Future that is Truly Fair and Equal

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Over the past month, I’ve been thinking a lot about the contributions of Black Americans and leaders in mental health – people like Dr. Joseph L. White, the “godfather of Black psychology,” and Dr. Beverly Greene, a pioneer in intersectional psychology.

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Developing a Qualified, Diverse Behavioral Health Workforce Is an Urgent Need

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Despite being a leader in educating, training, and licensing a behavioral health workforce that is more robust than many states, Massachusetts is experiencing a shortage of qualified behavioral health providers.

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On Purpose: 2022 Marks a Turning Point for Mental Health Advocacy

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In many ways, this past year has been a turning point for mental health advocacy. For years, we struggled to get policymakers, educators, and the media to prioritize or recognize mental health as a critical health policy issue. That has all changed.

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On Purpose: Supporting Children and Families Before a Crisis Occurs

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To end Emergency Department boarding we need to provide children and families with the help they need when they need it, and pediatric behavioral health urgent care is an important part of that solution.

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On Purpose: Helping Students Understand and Maintain their Mental Health

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Understanding and maintaining mental health is a life-long process that is essential to health and well being. At MAMH, we believe it’s never too early to start learning how to take care of our mental health.

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On Purpose: Protecting and Advancing Human Rights

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade is a violation of basic human rights, and we join millions of Americans to demand action ensuring that all people can, to the extent possible, choose the trajectories of their own lives.

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On Purpose: May is Mental Health Month

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May is Mental Health Month provides MAMH an opportunity to reflect on our purpose, review efforts to achieve our mission, and reflect on the work you -- our friends and supporters -- have done so far to make a difference.

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2021: The Year Everyone Was Talking About Mental Health

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If 2020 was the year we all wanted to forget, then 2021 may be remembered as the year everyone was talking about mental health.

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In this season of thanksgiving, we're grateful for new investments and protections for people with mental health conditions, but we recognize that we must address societal inequities to improve mental wellness.

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Racial Trauma and Mental Health: A Message from Our CEO, Danna Mauch

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For those experiencing racial trauma right now, we see you, we hear you, and we support you.