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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. -
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. -
Your Story Can Change Hearts, Minds and Policy
If you have a story to tell, you can become an advocate. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Telehealth & Parity
Letter to Committee on Education & the Workforce leadership opposing H.R. 824, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023, due to concerns about lack of comprehensive coverage for mental health and substance abuse care. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Health Coverage
Letter to Committee on Education & the Workforce leadership expressing patient community concerns about bills under consideration that could threaten access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health care. -
Writing to Spread Awareness about Bipolar Disorder
I write not only for myself but for those who cannot tell their own stories. -
What Being “More Than Enough” Really Means
Shifting our attitudes on the subject will make great strides in changing the mental health conversation.