@JAACAP A5: We need to expand the literature on children’s #mentalhealth advocacy. #CAPs involved in grassroots #advocacy can write about their experiences, describe strategies to effectively communicate with legislators & steps to build coalitions. #JAACAPConnectChats
@JAACAP@AACAP A2 part 2: Develop advocacy curricula in the form of didactics, journal club, grand rounds, involvement with local organized medicine, or experiential electives. Invite speakers with advocacy expertise. #JAACAPConnectChats
@JAACAP A2: Apply for the Advocacy Ambassador Program & receive a travel grant to attend @AACAP's Legislative Conference in DC (April 2-3, 2020) or apply for the Resident Scholar Program a 4 week elective to work with @AACAP Govt Affairs staff & attend meetings on #CapitolHill.
Just under 10 minutes until our #JAACAPConnectChats with @JAACAP @MdKoss & @LWillingMD. Check it out if you have any question on mental health advocacy!
Thank you for taking the time to listen to issues about children’s mental health. Excited to be in D.C. with child and adolescent psychiatrists and family advocates from NJ. #AACAPLC19#MentalHealthMatters#CAPtweet