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1) Hailey Hardcastle, 19. (she/her) As someone living with trauma-induced anxiety and clinical depression, Hailey Hardcastle understood the importance of mental health rest days in managing her wellbeing. ...
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2) Diana Chao, 22. (she/her) ...
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3) Michelle Oyoo Abiero, 18. (she/her)
Why should we advocate for mental health?
Advocacy for those with mental illness and addictions is essential because it, (1)
increases awareness of behavioral health issues that impact people affected by mental illness and addiction disorders
and (2) influences policy and decision makers to positively impact those in your county, state and on a national level ...
What does it mean to be an advocate for mental health?
A mental health advocate is
any person who is willing to be a voice for individuals who suffer from mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety
. As a mental health advocate, your goal is to share a message of support and hope as you learn to take care of your mental health and share your story.
What are the 3 types of advocacy?
Advocacy involves promoting the interests or cause of someone or a group of people. An advocate is a person who argues for, recommends, or supports a cause or policy. Advocacy is also about helping people find their voice. There are three types of advocacy –
self-advocacy, individual advocacy and systems advocacy
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How do you advocate for someone?
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Know exactly what you are advocating for. ...
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Use technology to your advantage. ...
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Boil down your issue and focus your message. ...
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Show the audience that you care.
What celebrities are advocates for mental health?
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1) Chris Evans. We all know Chris Evans as the Marvel superhero Captain America. ...
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2) Demi Lovato. Demi Lovato is one of the most outspoken celebrity advocates for mental health awareness. ...
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3) Kendrick Lamar. ...
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4) Jim Carrey. ...
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5) Chrissy Teigen.
Who is the girl in the mental health commercial?
Mental Health Is Health TV Spot, ‘Therapy’ Featuring
Aimee Hall
– iSpot.tv. iSpot measures impressions and the performance of TV ads.
Who is the actress on the mental health commercial?
Mental Health Is Health TV Spot, ‘Take Care’ Featuring
Molly Bernard
– iSpot.tv. iSpot measures impressions and the performance of TV ads.
What is the difference between a mental health advocate and mental illness advocate?
Those are worthy social services issues but are not mental illnesses. Spending mental health funds on those diverts attention from mental illness.
Mental “health” advocates claim trauma is a mental illness. Trauma is not a mental illness.
Can anyone have an advocate?
If you have people you can ask,
a family member, friend or carer could also act as an advocate for you
. See our page on types of advocacy for more information. It’s not easy, but there may be steps you can take to feel more able to speak up for yourself.
What are advocacy methods?
Generally speaking, there are two main methods of advocacy:
Lobbying or direct communication
: involves influencing through direct, private communications with decision-makers. Lobbying, particularly through personal meetings with decision-makers, can be a powerful and cost-effective advocacy tool.
Can a friend be an advocate?
Friends, family or carers can be an advocate for you, if you want them to
. It can be really helpful to get support from someone close to you, who you trust.
How do I increase my advocacy and become more welcoming of others?
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Enter the situation with a positive attitude and a willingness to answer questions;
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Express your desires in a pleasant tone rather than a hostile tone;
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Explain your wishes clearly and concisely;
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Don’t give up. Advocacy is daunting, but can have dynamic results.
What are some examples of advocacy?
Volunteering for a local group working to bring awareness to global poverty
. Volunteering for a relief organization working in another country to address issues caused by global poverty.
How do I make my own advocacy?
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Open with a statement that engages your audience. ...
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Present the problem. ...
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Share a story or give an example of the problem. ...
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Connect the issue to the audience’s values, concerns or self-interest. ...
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Make your request (the “ask”).
Who is Hailey Hardcastle?
In 2019, Hailey Hardcastle and her team
passed a law in Oregon that allows students to take a mental health day off from school
, the same way one would a sick day. Now, she’s working to expand the law to other states and bring more comprehensive mental health resources to classrooms.
Who are the actors in the mental health commercial?
–Talent including
Hannah Hart, Markiplier, Liza Koshy, Tyler Posey, Shannon Beveridge, Remi Cruz and Tyler Oakley
, among others, are featured in a special anthem spot and individual videos about their personal experience with mental health issues.
Who is in the mental health is health commercial?
Mental Health Is Health TV Spot, ‘Opening Up to Professionals’ Featuring
Jisela Delgado
– iSpot.tv.
What is mental health and what does it have to do with overall health?
Mental health
includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being
. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
