100172: Participatory Dialogues: A Guide to Organizing Interactive Discussions on Mental Health Issues among Consumers, Providers, and Family Members

About the Course:

In a mental health dialogue, consumers should take the leading role in creating a forum for the equal exchange of ideas. This manual shows how to define and differentiate types of dialogues, and also gives specific information on how to develop and facilitate effective dialogues between mental health consumers, family members, and professionals.

Author

Gayle Bluebird, for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, publication

About the Authors:

Sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health.

Course Objectives:

1. To learn more about the differing types of dialogues that can be formed

2. To become familiar with how to develop and facilitate a mental health participatory dialogue

3. To become comfortable with the tools needed to create effective participatory dialogues