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Library of Publications

Loneliness and Social Support Networks: Findings from the KFF Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health

June 28, 2024

KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation)

This brief examines loneliness and social support networks by age, race, ethnicity, and other factors based on data from the 2023 KFF Racism, Discrimination and Health Survey, a large, nationally representative survey based on responses from over 6,000 adults.

MAMH Comments in Support of the FDA's Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

May 23, 2024

Jennifer Honig, JD, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health

MAMH comments in support of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior.

Massachusetts Law Review: Jail and Prison Suicides in Massachusetts

May 23, 2024

Jennifer Honig, JD, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health

This article examines jail and prison suicides in Massachusetts, providing a closer look at operations within the Department of Corrections and county facilities, risk-reduction strategies, and recommendation for reform by the Massachusetts Legislature.

Increasing Access to Affordable Housing in Massachusetts for People Living with Mental Health Conditions: Needs, Strategies, and Recommendations

May 16, 2024

MAMH

This working Issue Brief addresses the lack of affordable housing in the Commonwealth for adults living with mental health conditions, providing context and recommendations. A helpful Appendix describes key programs.

Behavioral Health Parity - Pervasive Disparities in Access to In-Network Care Continue

April 16, 2024

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International

An important study by health economists at Research Triangle Institute finds a significant lack of parity for behavioral health in commercial insurance, resulting in increased costs to individuals seeking treatment and posing a significant barrier to care.

Support for H.1966, An Act Ensuring Access to Addiction Services

April 11, 2024

Advocacy Coalition

This letter summarizes testimony in support of legislation that would end the practice of incarcerating men who have not been charged with a crime but who have been civically committed for involuntary treatment for alcohol or substance use conditions under section 35.

2024 Performance of the Massachusetts Health Care System

March 15, 2024

Center for Health Information and Analysis

Each year, the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) examines the performance of the Massachusetts health care system and reports on trends in costs, coverage, and quality indicators to inform policymaking. This report focuses on data through 2022.

MAMH 2023 Annual Report

February 26, 2024

MAMH

MAMH's 2023 Annual Report outlines the ways in which MAMH addressed its strategic goals: 1) advocate; 2) disseminate knowledge and educate policymakers; and 3) ensure access to effective services.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.1979, An Act Establishing a Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Implementation Coordinating Council, for the Joint Rule 10 Deadline

February 5, 2024

Danna Mauch

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would promote equitable access to Comprehensive School-Based Behavioral Health (CSBH) for K-12 students across the Commonwealth.

MAMH Testimony in Support of H.2325/S.1493, An Act Related to Rehabilitation, Re-Entry, and Human Rights for Incarcerated Persons

January 22, 2024

Danna Mauch

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would provide more humane conditions for incarcerated people, ending the harsh restrictions and deprivations that too many now suffer in restrictive units.

Communicating for Change: How to talk about mental health to support what works

December 8, 2023

FrameWorks Institute and MAMH

This toolkit provides an effective framework to communicate about mental health and, especially, issues at the intersection of mental health and the criminal legal systems.

The FY24 Massachusetts State Budget Brief: Implications for People Living with Behavioral Health Conditions

December 8, 2023

Kate Alicante, MAMH Senior Policy Research Associate

This brief examines the provisions in the FY24 Massachusetts State Budget that will affect individuals with behavioral health conditions and their families.