Spencer Letizia
Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals as Change Agents: Policy Advocacy Tools for Practice
Mental & behavioral health professionals in practice often find it hard to be active
policy advocates, because we are uncomfortable, and/or lack the skills and
experience to engage. This workshop will highlight the importance of engaging
in social and political action by refreshing participants on available advocacy
skills and tools. The focus of this workshop, however, will be on getting the work
done. We will brainstorm advocacy areas ripe for professional involvement of
mental and behavioral health professionals, make a plan for social and political
action, get the work started, and prepare for future action.