MENTAL HEALTH REVISION; SCHIZOPGRENIA, ADMISION & DISCHARGE THEN ADVOCACY
QUESTION ONE (1) In the Zambian society people suffering from mental illnesses usually face stigma and abuse at different levels. Hence the need for advocacy. a) i. Define advocacy. (5%) ii. State five (5) vulnerable groups in society that may be subjected to abuse. (20%) b) State six (6) principles of advocacy in mental health. (25%) c) Explain why community participation and partnership is important in mental health and psychiatry. (30%) d) Outline five points why advocacy in mental health issues is important (20%) A i) Advocacy refers to the act of supporting, promoting, or actively working towards a cause, idea, or policy. An advocate is someone who speaks, writes, or acts in support of a particular issue, group, or individual. Advocacy can take various forms, inc