Library of Publications

Bill Summary: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021

January 6, 2021

MAMH

This 1-page fact sheet provides a summary of key behavioral health funding included in pandemic relief legislation signed into law on December 27, 2020.

Estimated COVID-19 Behavioral Health Outcomes: Research in Perspective to Inform Action to Mitigate Morbidity and Mortality

June 18, 2020

Danna Mauch, Catia Sharp (MAMH)

In this policy brief, MAMH projects that the recession we have entered because of COVID-19 social distancing efforts will increase deaths from suicide and overdose between 12 and 60 percent in Massachusetts.

Inside the Adverse Childhood Experience Score: Strengths, Limitations, and Misapplications

April 24, 2020

Robert Anda, Laura Porter, and David Brown

The authors, including the co-author of the original Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, emphasize that the ACE questionnaire was designed to research—not screen—the relationship between childhood adversities and health and social outcomes.

Understanding Child Trauma

July 21, 2019

National Child Traumatic Stress Institute

This infographic describes the prevalence, signs, and potential consequences of childhood trauma, as well as strategies to promote healthy coping and resilience.

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.