In this chapter, you will learn about:

1. The evolution of the mental health sector in the United States
2. The sheer magnitude of mental disorders in the United States
3. Effects of income inequality on mental health
4. The political economy of mental health services
5. Ways to engage in micro, mezzo, and macro policy advocacy to redress seven core recurring problems in the mental health sector
6. How to apply the eight challenges in the multilevel policy advocacy framework