When Mental Illness Becomes a Jail Sentence December 6, 2019 The Atlantic Too many people with mental health conditions languish in jail while waiting for treatment to restore their competency to stand trial. This article quotes Danna Mauch, noting that jails are not able to meet the special needs of people with mental health conditions.
Danna Mauch: Baystate’s plan for psychiatric units is concerning October 27, 2019 Daily Hampshire Gazette Baystate Health Systems' plans to close inpatient psychiatric units in Greenfield, Westfield, and Palmer raise important concerns. Mental health services, including inpatient care, should be provided as close to the person’s home as possible.
Baker introduces new health care bill, proposing sweeping changes October 22, 2019 Boston Globe MAMH supports the introduction of Gov. Charlie Baker's comprehensive health reform proposal, calling it a “significant step forward to frame a fairer and more cohesive behavioral health system in the Commonwealth.”
Preventing Crises through Pediatric Behavioral Health Urgent Care September 5, 2019 #CrisisTalk This #CrisisTalk blog post authored by MAMH's Danna Mauch provides a model for effective pediatric behavioral health urgent care and advocates for implementation to better meet the needs of children, adolescents, and their families.
Children with mental illness need an advocate July 17, 2019 Boston Globe This Boston Globe editorial supporting a new state position for a children's mental health ombudsman cites the Children's Mental Health Campaign's Urgent Care Report, authored by MAMH.
Mass. DOC is making a mockery of new solitary confinement regulations July 15, 2019 Boston Globe This Boston Globe editorial opposes new rules that would limit the role of the MA Department of Corrections Restrictive Housing Oversight Committee, on which MAMH participates.
