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State’s largest insurer has doubled spending on mental health care since start of the pandemic

June 7, 2023

Boston Globe

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA reported that it spent $1.3 billion on mental health services in 2022, up from $610 million in 2019. MAMH President and CEO Danna Mauch praises the increase in spending while also acknowledging long waits for care and workforce shortages.

Cambridge fatal police shooting raises questions about law enforcement and mental health

January 26, 2023

Radio Boston, WBUR

Sayed Faisal appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis in the moments before he was fatally shot by Cambridge police. We ask Newton police chief John Carmichael and MAMH President and CEO Danna Mauch how authorities should respond to a person in crisis.

Local organizations help aid child trauma awareness and resiliency

January 24, 2023

22 News / WWLP

MAMH and a coalition of Hampshire County community organizations will participate in a statewide program hosted by the Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma to promote trauma-informed communities.

Lawsuit over fatal Newton police shooting alleges city services endanger people with mental illness

January 9, 2023

WBUR

New resources available in Massachusetts through implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform may help to make mental health services more accessible and prevent crises.

The state's 'front door' to behavioral health care set to open as demand for services soars

January 1, 2023

Boston Globe

A new “front door” opens January 3, 2023, for Massachusetts residents seeking mental health care. Whether in crisis or just not sure where to turn, people will now be able to call or text the Behavioral Health Help Line. MAMH President and CEO Danna Mauch comments.

Mass. officials urge awareness of mental health hotlines to call during the holidays

December 22, 2022

Boston Globe

State officials and human services advocates - including MAMH President and CEO Danna Mauch - called attention to resources available for mental health and domestic violence as the holidays near, a time that experts say can be stressful and isolating for many people.