Making a Difference with Mental Health Activism

Dr. Terri Lyon introduces her micro-course, Making a Difference with Mental Health Activism.

Description

Whether you have a mental health diagnosis or are a family member, caregiver, or friend of someone who does, you know that those with mental health disorders are a chronically misunderstood population. Activism is needed to reduce stigma around mental illness and increase mental health resources.

Create a different world for those with mental illness. Use your unique gifts, whether they lie in art, teaching, or even crafting. With this micro-course, you’ll be confident, motivated, and ready to contribute to the mental health movement.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this micro-course, you will be able to:

Identify three to five mental health activism areas that you are passionate about.
Clarify the gifts you bring to the activism table.
Identify three to five mental health activism options.
Find the perfect activism opportunity for you.
Create a plan to get started and stay motivated.

Eligibility

Must be 18 or older

Refund Policy

You will have 24 hours to request a full refund after purchase. A refund will not be issued if you have already earned the course badge or certificate, or if more than 25% of the course content has been completed.

Faculty Bio

Dr. Terri Lyon

Terri Lyon is a faculty member in Walden University’s College of Management and Human Potential. She is the author of Make a Difference With Mental Health Activism and What’s on Your Sign? How to Focus Your Passion and Change the World. On her website, Life at the Intersection, she provides resources for activists at all levels—from those just getting started to experienced activists who want to be more motivated and productive.

Curriculum

Your Passion for Mental Health
Learn why focusing your passion is essential. Explore groups that are impacted by mental health activism. Consider the underlying issues affecting mental health activism. Identify a short list of three to five mental health activism areas that light your fire.
Your Activism Gifts
Inventory the skills and knowledge you bring to the activism table. Evaluate your level of cultural competence and privilege. Understand your personal motivation.
Your Activism Options
Learn about the types of activism options. You’ll explore traditional activism techniques such as advocacy and lobbying. Then you’ll explore creative options such as the arts and movement support. Make a list of activism options that motivate you.
Your Activism Opportunities
Explore potential activism opportunities by matching your skills and motivation to techniques you enjoy. Identify at least one mental health activism opportunity that is perfect for you.
Your Activism Action Plan
Prepare yourself for your activism by creating an action plan. Set goals to stay focused and motivated. Consider methods to manage stress.

Accreditation

Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this micro-course provides 1 NBCC clock hour; partial credit will not be offered.

ACEP contact information:

100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu