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Speak Out! - A Guide to Advocacy Regarding Mental Health Policy

Speak Out! is a handbook about advocacy for changes in the mental health system. It was developed by Michael B. Friedman, LMSW, during his tenure as a public policy consultant to MHA. He continues to provide periodic updates. Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, requires the permission of Mr. Friedman, who can be reached at mbfriedman@aol.com.

Speak Out! consists of six chapters and additional resources which you may access from the listing below to assist you in your advocacy work:

Speak Out! Chapters

• Chapter 1 What is Mental Health Advocacy?
• Chapter 2 Advocacy Groups
• Chapter 3 Creating An Agenda: Setting Goals
• Chapter 4 Strategy: Which Powers-That-Be To Influence and How
• Chapter 5 Tactics: Methods to Bring About Change
• Chapter 6 Persistence: The Key to Effective Advocacy

Speak Out! Resources

• Selected State and Local Advocacy Groups
• Federal Mental Health Advocacy Groups
• Advocacy & Advisory Groups You Can Join or Seek Appointment To
• The Structure and Functions of Government in the USA
• Mental Health Policy Making in the USA
• Key Elected Federal Officials
• Key Elected Officials in New York State
• Key Elected Officials in Westchester
• Key Federal Administrative Officials
• Key Mental Health Officials

Copyright © Michael B. Friedman. All Rights Reserved. Use of this manual in whole or in part for other than personal purposes requires permission of the author who can be reached at mbfriedman@aol.com

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