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MAMH to implement new partnership-based behavioral health urgent care model for K-12 students

October 3, 2022

MAMH and Mass General Brigham, have awarded grants to five community behavioral health centers and partnering schools' to implement behavioral health urgent care model for K-12 students

MAMH to help lead pediatric behavioral health urgent care pilot

October 29, 2021

As part of a $50 million investment in community partners by Mass General Brigham, MAMH will develop and administer a pilot program to provide students with access to pediatric behavioral health urgent care.

WCVB Channel 5 Boston Promotes #JustAsk

June 15, 2021

WCVB's Mental Health & Well Being Day of Awareness linked young adults to the resources and information available through MAMH's #JustAsk campaign.

In the news

Mental health awareness campaign stresses young adults' resilience

June 4, 2021

Mental Health Weekly

An awareness campaign launched in May by the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health emphasizes the resilience of young adults and the important role of key people in their lives, while also highlighting helpful resources in the community.

New Campaign Highlights Young Adults' Mental Health Struggles

June 2, 2021

NBC10 Boston

Statistics show the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly tough for young adults. A new campaign is raising awareness about how to help -- #JustAsk.

Shortage of Psychiatric Beds for Kids in Mental Health Crisis

June 1, 2021

NBC10 Boston

Demand for psychiatric beds for children is skyrocketing during the pandemic. But because of social distancing requirements, there are fewer to go around. Kristy Lee explains what happens to children in crisis as they’re forced to wait in the emergency department.

Mental health patients face long waits in ER

June 1, 2021

The Eagle-Tribune

Hundreds of psychiatric patients are being “boarded” in emergency rooms across the state as they await beds in mental health facilities, and lawmakers are pushing for more funding to fix the problem.

Policing commission deserves accolades

April 12, 2021

Daily Hampshire Gazette

MAMH's letter to the Daily Hampshire Gazette supports the Northampton Police Reform Commission in advocating for mobile crisis teams, mental health professionals as co-responders with police, and other proven alternatives to police involvement and arrests.

As Mental Health Crises Rise, Shortage Of Psychiatric Beds Leaves Patients Stranded In ER

March 29, 2021

WGBH

As more people experience mental health challenges, a shortage of psychiatric beds is leading to more patients dealing with long waits in emergency rooms.