Would you like to become more involved in government policy advocacy, but are you curious about how your unique story and voice fit in? Watch this video for more information! Originally broadcast as part of the Virtual Voices for Mental Health program in October 2020, Vinay Krishnan shares information on how to be an effective advocate for mental health policy with your elected representation.

Vinay Krishnan is a writer, lawyer, and activist living in Brooklyn. He is the National Field Organizer for the Center for Popular Democracy, where he helps lead campaigns to end the overdose epidemic and achieve Medicare for All. Vinay is a mental health advocate for the International OCD Foundation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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