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Articles
Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy refers to individuals taking matters of treatment services and insurance coverage into their own hands. Although a person might need the support of others, they are entitled to participate in decisions about care and treatment.
The self-advocacy movement seeks to reduce the isolation and feelings of helplessness people with mental illness may experience, and to give them the tools to take greater control over their lives.
Below are linkss to tools we hope will be helpful if you find yourself or someone you care about in a situation that requires self-advocacy.
Dealing with Treatment Denials
