Psychiatry Information in Brief

Article Title

How to Speak Up and Be Heard: Self Advocacy [English and Spanish versions]

Authors

Document Type

Transitions RTC

Publication Date

2015-1

DOI

10.7191/pib.1092

Abstract

A Spanish translation of this publication is available for download under "Additional Files" below.

Self Advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and for the things that are important to you. This tip sheet offers advice and gives examples of how to self advocate at home, at school, at work and in the community.

Subject Area

Transition Age Youth

Keywords

community of practice, youth, self advocacy, Spanish

Recommended Citation

How to Speak Up and Be Heard: Self Advocacy [English and Spanish versions]. Psychiatry Information in Brief 12(1):1092. https://doi.org/10.7191/pib.1092. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/pib/vol12/iss1/1

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