title: Guest editors' introduction: implementing evidence-based mental health practices and performance measures in Massachusetts.
abstract: In September 2005, a one day educational forum on implementing evidence-based mental health practices and performance measures in Massachusetts was held at Brandeis University. Factors for successful implementation are reviewed. Papers in this issue cover theory, concrete actions, and best practices that will aid policy makers, providers, and consumers in improving their behavioral health services.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Management, Suffolk University, Boston, MA 02108, USA. rickdeb61@aol.com
authors.forename: Richard H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Beinecke
authors.forename: Donald S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Shepard
authors.forename: Clare L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Hurley
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008404:Massachusetts; D008605:Mental Health Services; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011635:Public Health Administration