Advocacy and Awareness: Transforming Mental Health Care with Rachel Streiff In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony Mantor welcomes Rachel Strife, co-founder of Arizona Mad Moms, to discuss her extensive advocacy work for individuals with serious mental illness. She shares her personal journey, inspired by a family member's experience, and describes her efforts in rallying families, influencing legislation, and advocating for systemic change in mental health care. The conversation covers the challenges in the current system, the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment, and the necessity of educating the public and lawmakers to improve mental health support and ensure public safety. Mantor and Streiff emphasize the need to replace stigma with understanding and to reallocate funds towards supervised housing and long-term care. Meet Rachel Streiff: Advocate for Mental Health Rachel's Personal Journey and Advocacy Challenges in Mental Health Care The Role of Education and Legislation Founding Arizona Mad Moms and Angry Moms Systemic Issues and Solutions Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action Music INTRO/Outro: T. Wild Mantor Music BMI The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed.Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals, such as licensed therapists, psychologists, or physicians, before making decisions about mental health or autism- related care.Reliance on this podcast's contents is at the listener's own risk. Why Not Me is not liable for any outcomes, financial or otherwise, resulting from actions taken based on the information provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.