Speaking, Writing, & Advocacy
Amber Young, LMHC
Amber speaks and writes at the intersection of clinical practice, neurodivergence, mental health systems, and public policy — examining how decisions made across systems influence access, care, and outcomes in practice.
Purpose
Amber Young, LMHC, engages in speaking, writing, and advocacy to support accurate understanding of mental health, neurodivergence, and trauma-informed systems across professional, community, and public platforms. Her work integrates clinical expertise, lived experience, and systems-level insight to translate complex issues into clear, responsible, and actionable perspectives.
Mental Health Policy Advisement & Advocacy
Amber advises agencies, advocacy organizations, and legislative partners on mental health policy from a clinical and systems perspective. Her work is nonpartisan and evidence-grounded — focused on what legislation and institutional decisions actually do to access, workforce, and outcomes.
She serves on the NAMI Indiana Policy Committee and brings direct clinical and advocacy experience to policy conversations that too often lack it. She is available for legislative testimony, policy brief consultation, advisory roles, and public commentary on mental health systems.
Types of Engagement
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Collaborative sessions exploring emerging mental health, OCD, neurodivergence, or policy issues.
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Inspiring and informative presentations tailored to professional, academic, or community audiences
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Engaging families, schools, and local organizations to improve mental health literacy and accessibility.
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Expert interviews, podcasts, op-eds, and other channels to influence public understanding of OCD, neurodivergence, mental health access, and social determinants of mental health.
Who Can Benefit
Professional organizations and associations
Nonprofits, grassroots, and advocacy groups
Educational institutions and youth programs
Healthcare organizations and clinics
Media outlets and journalists
Policy and government partners
Principles of Engagement
“Mental health is shaped by decisions, policy, and systems. Silence in the face of uninformed and/or harmful policy is still a stance; and it’s one that can cost lives. It is not neutrality.”
Amber's work is nonpartisan and evidence-informed. She does not serve political messaging nor advocate for parties or candidates.
However, she does recognize that mental health does not exist outside of policy. Laws and institutional structures directly shape access to care, workforce sustainability, and lived experience. Her advocacy is grounded in ethical responsibility and public education: when policies create barriers or harm, she addresses those impacts clearly and transparently. The goal is not to tell people what to believe, but to ensure decision-makers understand what's actually at stake for the people those decisions affect.
How to Work With Amber
Single Engagements — Keynote, panel, interview, or briefing
Series or Multi-Session Advocacy — Ongoing speaking or educational programs
Policy Advisory & Consultation — Ongoing or project-based advisement for organizations developing or responding to mental health legislation or workforce policy
Customized Training — Tailored content aligned with organizational or institutional goals
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