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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.

Grants support CBHCs and schools' partnership to implement youth behavioral health urgent care

October 3, 2022

Mental Health Weekly

In partnership with Mass General Brigham, MAMH has selected five community behavioral health centers and several school partners to implement behavioral health urgent care model for K-12 students.

Mass. tops child welfare rankings, lags in pediatric mental health

August 10, 2022

CommonWealth Magazine

A new report ranked Massachusetts best in the country for child welfare, but also showed the state as one of the worst in the country when it comes to rates of depression and anxiety among children and teenagers. MAMH President and CEO Danna Mauch comments.

After Overnight Talks, Mental Health Deal Rose With Sun

August 3, 2022

StateHouse News Service

A comprehensive mental health reform bill passed in the last day of the legislative session takes important steps to implement parity, promote early intervention, and address Emergency Department boarding.

As mental health crisis worsens, record-setting investment languishes

June 16, 2022

Boston Globe

Massachusetts continues to implement broad mental health system improvements thanks to federal funding allocated for that purpose, but some disagreements remain. Danna Mauch, MAMH President and CEO, comments on progress made so far.