MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY: AN EMERGING FORCE IN CONSUMERS' RIGHTS—edited by Louis E. Kopolow, M.D., and Helene Bloom, B.P.S.; National Institute of Mental Health, 1977, 101 pages, paperbound. Single copies available from the Public Inquiries Section, NIMH, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; copies also available from the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, for $ 2.75

1978 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 749-b-749
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Government Printing ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government ◽  
Mental Health Advocacy

The Public Psychiatrist as Advocate

2020 ◽  
pp. 193-220
Author(s):  
Ebony Dix ◽  
Ayana Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Political Leaders ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Historical Significance ◽  
Professional Advocacy ◽  
People Of Influence ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Learning Points ◽  
Mental Health Advocacy

Given the credibility many physicians possess with legislators, political leaders, and other policymakers, along with people of influence such as thought leaders and activists, community psychiatrists play an important role in patient advocacy. Contemporary professional advocacy is rooted in mental health advocacy generally, beginning with Dorothea Dix’s asylum movement in the 19th century. This chapter reviews the historical significance of mental illness and the underpinnings of modern-day mental health advocacy. It then discusses the community psychiatrist’s role in advocating for mental health care, primary prevention, community awareness, and social justice. It includes examples of the community psychiatrist effectively serving in the advocate role, and it explains the how and where to learn about public policy and advocacy skills. It concludes with a summary of key learning points.

A Brief Overview of Advances in LGBT Mental Health Advocacy in Lebanon

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Fattal ◽  
Hossam Mahmoud ◽  
Lama Bazzi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
Mental Health Advocacy
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