title: The role of the psychiatrist as advocate.
abstract: There are a number of ways in which a psychiatrist or other mental health professional can advocate for mental health issues. The author uses her own involvement in the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists (AGLP) as a way to illustrate the advocacy role. Challenges and accomplishments with respect to that role and the organization's work are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Rockland Psychiatric Center, 140 Old Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg, NY, 10962, USA. rpmeb01@omh.state.ny.us
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Barber
mesh_terms: D016390:Allied Health Occupations; D003254:Consumer Advocacy; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008604:Mental Health Associations; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D024382:Professional Role; D011570:Psychiatry