About this episode

This episode explores how mental health advocacy can change the path to care and highlights the impact of community organizations.

In this episode of Anxiety Sucks , we explore how mental health advocacy can change the path to care. Amanda is joined by Michelle Roberts (Teva Pharmaceuticals) and Amy Durham (NAMI OC) to discuss barriers to care, the power of lived experience, and how advocacy—from sharing your story to influencing policy—helps expand access and reduce stigma. Together, they highlight how community organizations, partnerships, and everyday voices are making a real impact in mental health. Key Takeaways Access to care is complex—but advocacy helps bridge the gap Your voice and experience matter Peer support and community are powerful tools for change Advocacy can be as simple as sharing a resource 🔗 Resources NAMI OC: ⁠https://www.namioc.org⁠ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

People in this episode

Host: Amanda

Guests: Michelle Roberts, Amy Durham

Topics covered

• mental health advocacy
• barriers to care
• lived experience
• peer support
• community impact

Keywords

• mental health
• advocacy
• access to care
• stigma
• peer support
• community organizations
• policy influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teva Pharmaceuticals, NAMI OC, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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