I founded Beyond Medicine-Patient Advocacy after my own struggles navigating the mental health care system, and a case of medical malpractice arising from a lack of patient advocacy resulted in her permanent disability. I openly shares about my ongoing struggles with mental illness with the hope that my openness helps to fight stigma and help others seek treatment. I volunteer as a patient advocate and disability rights advocate, helping others understand their rights as patients and ensure equal access under the law for the disabled. For more information on Beyond Medicine-Patient Advocacy, please visit the website.