Consultation and Advocacy
Abstract
The need for advocacy both globally and nationally are discussed. Benefits of advocacy directly related to consultations through trained mental health professionals are also examined. Equality and social justice and their need for advocacy are viewed. Although, not related by their own definitions, together both consultation and advocacy create a strong energy for development in individuals, families, and communities. Support of both are necessary for effective treatment in the mental health field.
Keywords: advocacy, consultation, equality, social justice, treatment
Advocacy Necessities for Maximal Consultation Benefits
Defining Advocacy and Consultation
Before it can be determined if advocacy is either beneficial or a necessity when providing consultations one must first understand their meanings. Consultation is defined in several different ways. The three primary definitions of consultation are; the act of consulting or conferring, a conference at which advice is given or views are exchanged, and a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment. Much like consultation, advocacy is defined in many different ways. The three primary definitions of advocacy are; the act of pleading for support or recommending a cause, taking a course of action, and providing active support of an idea.
Global and National Inequality Social justice advocacy works to change the increasing power of those who are most disadvantaged politically, economically, and socially (Klugman, 2010). Various inequalities intersect causing impact to health, nutrition, and educational outcomes. Age and gender are not immune to the discrimination that can come from any race, ethnicity, social status, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and stereotypes. Research has shown that racial and ethnic minorities are actually more likely to be diagnosed with personality disorders, such as schizophrenia or hyperactivity (Solomon, 1992). Additionally, children from lower
The need for advocacy both globally and nationally are discussed. Benefits of advocacy directly related to consultations through trained mental health professionals are also examined. Equality and social justice and their need for advocacy are viewed. Although, not related by their own definitions, together both consultation and advocacy create a strong energy for development in individuals, families, and communities. Support of both are necessary for effective treatment in the mental health field.
Keywords: advocacy, consultation, equality, social justice, treatment
Advocacy Necessities for Maximal Consultation Benefits
Defining Advocacy and Consultation
Before it can be determined if advocacy is either beneficial or a necessity when providing consultations one must first understand their meanings. Consultation is defined in several different ways. The three primary definitions of consultation are; the act of consulting or conferring, a conference at which advice is given or views are exchanged, and a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment. Much like consultation, advocacy is defined in many different ways. The three primary definitions of advocacy are; the act of pleading for support or recommending a cause, taking a course of action, and providing active support of an idea.
Global and National Inequality Social justice advocacy works to change the increasing power of those who are most disadvantaged politically, economically, and socially (Klugman, 2010). Various inequalities intersect causing impact to health, nutrition, and educational outcomes. Age and gender are not immune to the discrimination that can come from any race, ethnicity, social status, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and stereotypes. Research has shown that racial and ethnic minorities are actually more likely to be diagnosed with personality disorders, such as schizophrenia or hyperactivity (Solomon, 1992). Additionally, children from lower
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