The Mental Health Agency Research Network (MHARN): Developing a statewide network for knowledge sharing, technical assistance & collaborative research
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Fulwiler, Carl E.Biebel, Kathleen
Doiron, Susan M.
Smith, Lisa M.
Smith, Kim
Ziedonis, Douglas M.
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of PsychiatryDocument Type
PosterPublication Date
2009-01-01Keywords
Mental Health Agency Research Network (MHARN)mental health services
evidence based practices
implementation research
Health Services Research
Mental and Social Health
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Psychology
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The Mental Health Agency Research Network (MHARN) is a developing network for sharing knowledge and research collaboration between the UMMS Dept. of Psychiatry and other academics, DMH personnel, community providers, consumers and family members. Its mission is to close the gap between science and service in mental health services in Massachusetts by improving implementation of evidence based practices to benefit consumers. The MHARN provides a structure and mechanism for the Center for Mental Health Services Research (CMHSR) to better engage with DMH staff and community agencies around the state. As experience and research on science-to-service has demonstrated that dissemination of information about research findings is not sufficient to bring about changes in practice and benefits to consumers, the MHARN will incorporate principles and practices of the emerging science of implementation research.DOI
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Presented at the Commonwealth Medicine Academic Conference, 2009.
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