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Library of Publications

MAMH Testimony on the Closure of Carney Hospital

August 14, 2024

Jessica Larochelle

MAMH testimony in deep concern for the impact the closure of Carney Hospital would have on individuals with mental health conditions and their families living in Dorchester, Mattapan, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Release: Massachusetts Ranked First Among States in National "State of Mental Health" Report

July 29, 2024

MAMH

Massachusetts ranked first among states in the 2024 State of Mental Health Report from Mental Health America.

The State of Mental Health in America 2024

July 23, 2024

Mental Health America

The report scores state performance on 15 measures related to prevalence of mental health and substance use conditions and access to effective treatment.

MAMH Testimony in Support of Docket #0478

July 11, 2024

Jessica Larochelle

MAMH testimony in support of Docket #0478, Order for a hearing on provisions of temporary mental health treatment or interventions and preventions for children and youth before formal diagnosis

MAMH Testimony in Support of S.750, An Act Relative to Primary Care for You

July 11, 2024

Jessica Larochelle

MAMH testimony in support of legislation that would increase primary care expenditures, an important step toward sufficient investment in a comprehensive health system that acknowledges and addresses the critical intersection between physical and behavioral health.

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.