Make a Difference With Mental Health Activism is for Anyone of any age with a mental health diagnosis - A caregiver of someone with a diagnosis - A friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor of someone with a diagnosis - Anyone who has compassion for another human being who lives with mental illness What will Make a Difference help you do? Follow the 5-step Activism Path to identify the gifts you already possess. Find the perfect activism opportunity for you. Monitor your success and stay motivated as you bring about change. Find the intersection of your passion and the best way you can become an agent for change. You'll be confident, motivated, and ready to be a part of the mental health movement. Who will benefit from Make a Difference ? Tens of millions of Americans are directly and indirectly affected by mental illness every day. Imagine a world where people with a diagnosis recover their health and happiness. No activism degree required—just passion and motivation. Change— real change —is within your grasp. Start your journey. "Must read. Learn how to create a personalized roadmap and turn your dream of creating change into an actionable plan with concrete steps to take." - Margaret Nur, Reedsy ★★★★★ "How much can you make a difference? You'd be surprised. From understanding how much difference can result from specific actions to analyzing overlooked or under-utilized activism methods for the greatest effectiveness, this is not just an idealistic presentation, but a pragmatic analysis of efforts which can really work, given the right insights, backgrounds, and attention to detail." - Donovan's Literary Services "A timely, well-structured, and insightful read. Overflowing with facts, quotes, resources, and access points for achievable activism, "Make a Difference With Mental Health Activism" is inclusive and informative, as well as deeply authentic and emotionally compelling." - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½ "There should be no shame in having a mental illness, only shame in not helping someone who does. . . .I would encourage those reading "Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism" to get involved in the campaign to improve mental health services." Pete Earley, Pulitzer Prize Nominee and bestselling author of "Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness" "After 30 years in psychiatry, I had no idea how to do activism. After reading Lyon's and Lockard's "Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism," I now know just what to do and where to find much more information. I urge anyone who wants to do even the smallest amount to make a difference for mental health advancement to read this book." - Mark D. Rego, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine and Author of "Frontal Fatigue: The Impact of Modern Life and Technology on Mental Illness" ""Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism" is a book every activist needs, whether you've been one for years or are just thinking about becoming one. It covers everything from bringing out your inner activist to learning how to use your own passions and skills to make your voice heard. Full of ideas, examples, and personal stories, this book is a wonderful guide down the path to activism." - Vincent M. Wales, award-winning novelist, freethought activist, former mental health podcaster and suicide prevention counselor "Must read. Learn how to create a personalized roadmap and turn your dream of creating change into an actionable plan with concrete steps to take." - Margaret Nur, Reedsy ★★★★★ "How much can you make a difference? You'd be surprised. From understanding how much difference can result from specific actions to analyzing overlooked or under-utilized activism methods for the greatest effectiveness, this is not just an idealistic presentation, but a pragmatic analysis of efforts which can really work, given the right insights, backgrounds, and attention to detail." - Donovan's Literary Services "A timely, well-structured, and insightful read. Overflowing with facts, quotes, resources, and access points for achievable activism, Make a Difference With Mental Health Activism is inclusive and informative, as well as deeply authentic and emotionally compelling." - Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½ "There should be no shame in having a mental illness, only shame in not helping someone who does. . . .I would encourage those reading Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism to get involved in the campaign to improve mental health services." Pete Earley, Pulitzer Prize Nominee and bestselling author of Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness "After 30 years in psychiatry, I had no idea how to do activism. After reading Lyon's and Lockard's Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism , I now know just what to do and where to find much more information. I urge anyone who wants to do even the smallest amount to make a difference for mental health advancemen