Advocacy
CAPC advocacy News:
See the latest posts on mental health, healthcare reform, and other political issues
What’s Happening?
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Capitol Hill Basics:
How to communicate with your elected officials
Representatives:
Who are your elected officials? find out here.
Media:
Your local media can be a great way to think globally, act locally, and advocate for children, families and mental health care. This AACAP link will allow you to find local and national media contacts.
Elections:
What are the upcoming elections in your area? Who’s running? Find out here.
Register to vote:
You can complete this online form to register to vote, unless you reside in North Dakota or Wyoming
Providing care to children and families that can improve their mental health and development seems to me to be inseparable from being an active legal and political advocate. I travel annually to Capitol Hill to advocate for current legislation germane to the health and well-being of children and families, and provide forensic psychiatry consultation that is developmentally informed for civil, juvenile and criminal, and family law matters.