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Examples of speaking up

Read examples of how you can speak up for your rights with these stories

It's important to speak up for your rights and to advocate for what you want if you have received or at risk of receiving of receiving compulsory mental health treatment.

Read these examples to understand how you can advocate for yourself.

Farah speaks up for her rights

Farah has been receiving mental health services for 25 years. Read about how Farah speaks up for her rights.

Alex changes psychiatrist

Find out how Alex uses the six-step advocacy process to change psychiatrist while on an inpatient treatment order.

Emmanuel advocates in the secure ward

Find out how Emmanuel used the the six-step advocacy process to self-advocate in the secure ward.

Speak up for your rights

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