Library of Publications

Massachusetts Spending Plan to Promote COVID-19 Recovery: Impact on People with Behavioral Health Conditions

December 22, 2021

MAMH

This analysis of H.4269, An Act Relative to Immediate COVID-19 Recovery Needs (Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021), describes Massachusetts' plan to allocate nearly $4 billion in federal and state funding.

Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory

December 13, 2021

U.S. Surgeon General

A Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health, released in December 2021, outlines a series of recommendations to improve youth mental health and empower youth to recognize, manage, and learn from difficult emotions.

Testimony in Support of In Support of H.1092, An Act to provide early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment to privately insured children under the age of 21

December 8, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated December 8, 2021 in support of H.1092, An Act to provide early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment to privately insured children under the age of 21.

Testimony in Support of H. 225, An Act Regulating Use of Aversive Therapy

December 3, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated December 3, 2021 in support of H. 255, An Act Regulating Use of Aversive Therapy.

Testimony in Support of H.544/S.316, An Act to Support Healthy Development Among Preschoolers

November 23, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated November 23, 2021 in support of H.544/S.316, An Act to Support Healthy Development Among Preschoolers.

Testimony in Support of H.3962, An act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding

November 23, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated November 22, 2021 in support of H.3962, An act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding.

Testimony In Support of S.124/H.272: An Act Relative to Supported Decision-making Agreements for Certain Adults with Disabilities

November 22, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated November 22, 2021 in support of S.124/H.272: An Act Relative to Supported Decision-making Agreements for Certain Adults with Disabilities.

A Consensus Approach and Recommendations for the Creation of a Comprehensive Crisis Response System

November 18, 2021

CEO Collaborative

MAMH joined 14 other mental health professional organizations, advocacy groups, and funders in releasing a consensus plan to guide implementation of 988, a new crisis hotline scheduled to go online nationwide in July 2022.

Testimony in Opposition of S. 1265, An Act relative to providing lifesaving treatment

November 11, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated November 11, 2021 in opposition of S. 1265, An Act relative to providing lifesaving treatment.

Testimony in support of S.1083/H.1711 An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings

November 9, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated November 9, 2021 in support of S.1083/H.1711 An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings.

Testimony in Support of S.1285 - An Act ensuring access to addiction services and H.2066 - An Act ensuring access to addiction services

November 8, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated November 8, 2021 in support of S.1285 - An Act ensuring access to addiction services and H.2066 - An Act ensuring access to addiction services.

Safe Havens: A Proven Program for Saving Lives and Ending Homelessness

November 5, 2021

MAMH

Safe Havens are supervised and supportive housing for people who are homeless and have multiple disabilities.