“Advocacy for mental health includes efforts to promote understanding, protect rights, improve access to care, and reduce stigma related to mental health conditions.”
Raising awareness and education
Challenging myths, stereotypes and misinformation
Promoting mental health in communities
Reducing stigma and discrimination
Advocating for the human rights of people with mental health conditions
Expanding access to crises support, therapy and community based care
Influencing policies related to mental health
Helping individuals navigate mental health systems
Preventing burnout at workplaces and promoting well-being of employees
Elevating voices of those with lived experience
Collaborating with nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers and community leaders