Authors

Nancy J. Thompson, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University
Robin E. McGee, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory UniversityFollow
Elizabeth R. Walker, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University
Leslie C. Munoz, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University

Reflections on Mental Health Advocacy Across Differing Ecological Levels

Abstract

Background: According to the World Health Organization, mental health advocacy is comprised of a range of actions designed to change aspects of attitudes and structures that impede the achievement of positive mental health in populations.

Methods: According to the World Health Organization, mental health advocacy is comprised of a range of actions designed to change aspects of attitudes and structures that impede the achievement of positive mental health in populations.

Results: We have proposed interventions and advocacy effort for each ecological level. Project UPLIFT, a distance-delivered intervention for mental health is presented as an example of an effort that can affect several levels of the social ecology.

Conclusions: Advocacy and interventions that make an effort to encompass the levels of the social-ecological model may contribute to greater progress in improving mental health outcomes.

First Page

126

Last Page

134

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Recommended Citation

Thompson, Nancy J.; McGee, Robin E.; Walker, Elizabeth R.; and Munoz, Leslie C. (2015) "Reflections on Mental Health Advocacy Across Differing Ecological Levels," Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association: Vol. 5: No. 1, Article 31.
DOI: 10.20429/jgpha.2015.050131
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/jgpha/vol5/iss1/31