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Honoring and Upholding Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy
In response to the pain and injustice she witnessed, Campbell became a tireless activist for underserved communities in the mental health space. -
Gender Bias and the Patriarchy’s Impact on Mental Health Advocacy
Misogyny has had — and continues to have — a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. -
Rethinking How We Measure Progress in Mental Health Treatment
To continue progressing in mental health, we must invest in research to develop new measures that better assess clinical progress. -
Breaking Stigma in California by Bringing Mental Health Education to Youth
Students in California will be able to gain a foundational knowledge of mental health in the classroom and better understand how they can access support when needed. -
I Think I Might Be Gay
We helped change attitudes and laws. And we discovered the transformative, collective power in the simple act of coming out. -
From Professional Athlete to Mental Health Advocate
The fear of judgment, rejection, and potential negative repercussions was overwhelming. However, I soon realized that sharing my story not only helped me heal, but it also helped others who were going through similar challenges. -
The Power of Advocacy: Turning Experience into Impact
The most effective advocacy combines real world data with lived experience to paint a fuller, more compelling picture of the reality of mental illness. -
The Game-Changing Legacy of The Affordable Care Act
We cannot go back to a time when health insurance was unavailable, inaccessible and discriminatory for people with mental health conditions. Instead, we must look forward and work to build on the successes of the ACA. -
Using Our Voice to Protect the Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community
Many factors are contributing to worsening mental health and suicidality within the LGBTQ+ community, and yet, people who identify as LGBTQ+ face many additional challenges in accessing mental health care.