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Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center
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A MA DHM Research COE at UMass Chan Medical School. Our work informs, advises & involves individuals w/lived mental health experience, their families, providers, administrators & policymakers navigating the behavioral health landscape in the Commonwealth.
Did you know that every $1 invested by the
#MassDMH in FY25 yielded a return of $25.81 to the Commonwealth to fund our portfolio of research, training, technical assistance, and service delivery. Read our 2025 Annual Report to see how! Link in comments👇
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#HotOffThePress is our FY25 #AnnualReport. Check out all the exciting achievements we had - read it in our eLibrary hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038...
October 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📢 Working in #JuvenileJustice? Join CSG @umasschan.bsky.social & @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
for our 3rd webinar on the Youth Protective Factors Study. Learn what predicts long-term reoffending and how services can help youth stay on track. Register: csg-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Meet the speakers for our upcoming #MassDMH virtual Annual Research Conference on May 29th. There is still time to register to attend. #RSVPHere www.umassmed.edu/sparc/about-...
May 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Registration is now open for our annual DMH Conference! CMEs for physicians and CEUs for Psychology, RN, Social Work, OT, and LMHC will be available. www.umassmed.edu/sparc/about-...
April 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
⚖️ Juvenile justice professionals: Don’t miss this must-attend webinar on the latest findings from the Youth Protective Factors Study! Join us along w/@CSGJC UC Berkeley’s @SkeemLab on 4/23. Register here: csgjusticecenter.org/events/the-y... #ProtectiveFactors
April 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Brain Injury Clubhouses are transforming the lives of over 13 million people who suffer from acquired brain trauma (ABT)

The Brain Injury Clubhouses Brief covers how they work, their impact, funding, and how YOU can help bring one to your community. #Clubhouse #BrainInjuries #Support
March 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#SaveTheDate! May 29th is our Annual #MassachusettDMH Research COE Conference. Hosted by iSPARC and MHG CoE Psychosocial and Systemic Research. See our website for speakers, agenda, and registration.
March 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you have the Monday blues, here is a helpful quote from Lady Gady, who has been very open about her battle with depression. #Hope #Depression #Encouragement #MentalHealthSupport

Photo by Mary C. Quill.
March 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It's only the middle of the week, but you may be feeling exhausted. Here is something we all need to keep in mind. "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel," by Eleanor Brown. Photo from Mary C. Quill. #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Rest
March 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"Even when I am in the depths of despair, I remind myself that every storm runs out of rain eventually" --Maya Angelou.

Always cling to hope!

#WordsOfWisdom #FridayWisdom #PositiveThoughts #WordsOfHope.

Photo and graphic by Mary C Quill
February 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM