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Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
What Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy Means to Me
What started as advocacy for one, turned to advocacy for so many. It’s part of why she continues to be an inspiration to me and so many others today.
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Opioids and Substance Abuse: What Can We Do?
Substance use and abuse is universal and the casualties of drug addiction affect all classes, races and regions of the U.S. We can beat this epidemic with three public health approaches: prevention, screening and treatment. -
Navigating the Mental Health System with Dual Diagnosis
"As mental health advocates, we are passionate about increasing access to resources and services to treat this vulnerable population. People with mental illness, particularly those with dual diagnosis, are in desperate need." -
Disparities Within Minority Mental Health Care
The mental health system is flawed. We all know that and many of us have experienced it personally. But all mental health advocates should band together in improving the status quo for those who are the least likely to both seek and receive treatment. Those who are most vulnerable to the systemic disparities of getting help. Those who only get the spotlight for one month out of the year. -
The Stigma in Our Health Care System
During Mental Health Month, there’s always a lot of talk about breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Well, it seems like we’ve still got a long way to go.