Policy in Action

Each person will facilitate a 15-minute discussion during the semester, bringing in a current and primary artifact of interest thats relevant to mental health policy. This assignment will develop presenter’s ability to identify and critically analyze policy, narratives, and media through an anti-oppressive and liberatory lens, and translate insights into actionable implications for practice, advocacy, and social change.

Students may present:

• A policy or legislation (local, state, federal, or global)
• A regulation related to mental health programming
• A media piece (news article, podcast episode, documentary clip, op-ed, etc.)
• Research or think-tank report
• A budget decision or funding shift
• A movement or organizing campaign
• A court ruling
• A first-person or lived-experience narrative tied to policy

Please choose one.

NYC-based and/or relevant to your practicum setting is encouraged!

The 15-minute facilitation structure will include a 5x5x5 presenting the artifact, reflection and analysis (including a social justice and anti-oppressive practice lens), practice implications, and discussion prompts.

Speaker notes attached to each side, please.