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Dragging state prisons into the 21st century

March 22, 2021

Boston Globe

This Boston Globe editorial discusses the need to reform treatment of prisoners on suicide watch within Massachusetts Department of Corrections facilities, signaling support for legislation proposed by Sen. Jamie Eldridge and MAMH.

Culturally responsive resource hub to support MH for communities of color

March 22, 2021

Mental Health Weekly

Mental Health Weekly highlights Network of Care MA's new Culturally Responsive Mental Health Resource Hub, providing access to resources designed to support Black, Asian, and Latinx communities.

Roadmap for behavioral health reform will support much-needed mental health urgent care for children and families

March 3, 2021

MassLive

The recently released Baker Administration Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform would take an important first step in providing accessible, timely mental health services for children, adolescents, and families -- many of whom struggle during the pandemic.

Paul Summergrad, MD, on the state of psychiatry

February 7, 2021

Current Psychiatry

In this interview, MAMH Board member Paul Summergrad notes that psychiatric disorders are among the most frequent noncommunicable disorders and are increasing as a proportion of total illness burden.

State Still Negotiating With DOJ Over Handling Of 'Mental Health Watches' In Prisons

January 22, 2021

WBUR

MAMH's Bob Fleischner told WBUR that security policies in place in Massachusetts prisons often conflict with providing humane treatment to prisoners experiencing a mental health crisis.

A compelling case for behavioral health urgent care in Massachusetts

November 26, 2020

MassLive

Providing access to quality, culturally-responsive behavioral health urgent care before a crisis begins can reduce unnecessary Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations, while increasing the effectiveness of mental health services and lowering costs.