Engaging the Mental Health Community in Implementation & Research
We value the voices of people with lived mental health experience and those who support them
How we are defining Community Engagement
Mission: To lead the mental health research community and beyond in a working partnership with individuals with lived mental health experience, their families, and the agencies that serve them.
Ongoing Activities:
- Provide support for community advisory boards engaging the voices of people with lived experience, their family members, and providers
- Provide consultation regarding the level of engagement in new and ongoing research projects
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Interested in learning more about Community Engagement? Contact us:
Melissa Anderson, PhD. - Melissa.Anderson@umassmed.edu
Holly St. Jean - holly.stjean@umassmed.edu