Library of Publications

Testimony in Support of the THRIVES Act, Mental Health Education, and PACT for Youth

June 16, 2021

MAMH

Testimony dated June 16, 2021 in support of mental health education provisions of H.2084, which focuses on public health issues related to adolescents, and H.2108/S.1286, which would create a pilot PACT program for children.

Testimony Regarding Penalties for Assault on Certain First Responders

June 15, 2021

Danna Mauch

Testimony dated June 15, 2021 in opposition to H.1888/S.926, which would increase criminal penalties for assaults on certain first responders.

MAMH FY22 Budget Letter to House Ways & Means Committee

March 30, 2021

MAMH

This March 29,2021 letter to leaders of the MA House Ways & Means Committee outlines MAMH's FY22 budget priorities.

Press Statement: Senate Bill 2519, An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health

February 13, 2020

MAMH

Press statement by MAMH and the Children's Mental Health Campaign describing support for the Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care (S.2519), comprehensive mental health legislation.

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.

Letter Re: Behavioral Health Priorities for the FY20 State Budget

July 26, 2019

MAMH

MAMH letter to Governor Charlie Baker and EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders on July 25, 2019 requesting support for budget priorities.

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.