Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Rachel Streiff: Mad Moms Rising for Mental Health Reform


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Advocacy and Awareness: Transforming Mental Health Care with Rachel Streiff

In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony Mantor welcomes Rachel Strife, co-founder of Arizona Mad Moms, to discuss her extensive advocacy work for individuals with serious mental illness.
She shares her personal journey, inspired by a family member's experience, and describes her efforts in rallying families, influencing legislation, and advocating for systemic change in mental health care.
The conversation covers the challenges in the current system, the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment, and the necessity of educating the public and lawmakers to improve mental health support and ensure public safety.
Mantor and Streiff emphasize the need to replace stigma with understanding and to reallocate funds towards supervised housing and long-term care.
Meet Rachel Streiff: Advocate for Mental Health
Rachel's Personal Journey and Advocacy
Challenges in Mental Health Care
The Role of Education and Legislation
Founding Arizona Mad Moms and Angry Moms
Systemic Issues and Solutions
Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

Music INTRO/Outro: T. Wild

Mantor Music BMI

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