Library of Publications

Testimony to Support Reviewing the Use of Step Therapy and Provide Protections for Patients

October 8, 2019

MAMH

MAMH testimony submitted October 8, 2019 supports legislation that would create a commission to review the use of step therapy and "fail first" requirements by insurers and provide new patient protections.

The Effect of Minority Status and Social Context on the Development of Depression and Anxiety

September 30, 2019

Margarita Alegria, Patrick Shrout, et al

Puerto Rican teens growing up as minorities in the South Bronx are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than their peers growing up as a majority in Puerto Rico, even under similar conditions of poverty.

Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report: Highlights

August 14, 2019

UMass Boston Gerontology Institute and Tufts Health Plan Foundation

The Highlights Report presents a snapshot of findings from the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report intended to generate dialogue and action.

Understanding Child Trauma

July 21, 2019

National Child Traumatic Stress Institute

This infographic describes the prevalence, signs, and potential consequences of childhood trauma, as well as strategies to promote healthy coping and resilience.

Modifiable Resilience Factors to Childhood Adversity for Clinical Pediatric Practice

July 21, 2019

Flora Traub and Renée Boynton-Jarrett

This 2017 Pediatrics article documents evidence for 5 modifiable resilience factors to improve children's short- and long-term health outcomes.

A national and across-state profile on Adverse Childhood Experiences among U.S. children and possibilities to heal and thrive

July 11, 2019

The Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI)

This issue brief offers hope and a way forward so that all children and their families can attain optimal physical, social, and emotional development and well-being.

Testimony on Mental Health Education

July 9, 2019

Children’s Mental Health Campaign

MAMH testimony provided on behalf of the Children's Mental Health Campaign on July 9, 2019 in support of mental health education.

Testimony on Preschool Expulsions

June 25, 2019

Danna Mauch

MAMH written testimony provided June 25, 2019 in support of legislation to reduce preschool expulsions, which are associated with poorer academic and other outcomes.

Report on the Right of Everyone to the Enjoyment of the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental Health

June 25, 2019

United Nations

This report elaborates on the critical role of the social and underlying determinants of health in advancing the realization of the right to mental health.

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

June 21, 2019

SAMHSA

This paper provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach to advance a shared understanding of these concepts.

A Report on the Public Comments Submitted to the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health

January 17, 2018

The President's New Freedom Commission

The President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health solicited public comment from stakeholders in the mental health community on various topics related to the Commission’s mission.

Trends in News Media Coverage of Mental Illness in the United States

January 17, 2018

McGinty et al.

Researchers examine the trends in news media coverage of mental illness from 1995-2014