Annual Reports to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Each year, iSPARC releases its annual report to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH). The purpose of this report is to provide an update on iSPARC’s progress towards its commitments to Mass DMH. The report provides an in-depth looking into the yearly work conducted at iSPARC, including updates on research, publications, new faculty, and more.
Current Annual Report
In fiscal year 2024, we continued to leverage DMH’s investment to rapidly translate research findings into their implementation within best practices for individuals with lived experience, their families, and the providers who serve them across the Commonwealth. Our work has focused on key strategic priorities for DMH.
This year, the iSPARC Technical Assistance Program contributed to work on elucidating key factors involved in reducing the incidence of inpatient aggression at DMH-funded facilities. We also made substantial strides in targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our Center, including workforce enrichment and our research program. Our Center has initiated several new and innovative projects to improve the behavioral health of individuals with mental health disorders.
