Speaking, Writing, & Advocacy
Amber Young, LMHC
Advancing mental health understanding, neurodivergent inclusion, and trauma-informed systems through evidence-informed public education.
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.
Types of Engagement
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Engaging families, schools, and local organizations to improve mental health literacy and accessibility.
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Guiding organizations, agencies, and policymakers on inclusive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices that strengthen mental health systems and promote equitable outcomes, independent of political affiliation. Typical work also includes providing education about social determinants that impact mental health across the lifespan.
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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.
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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
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
Commitment to Mental Health Advancement
Amber’s speaking and advocacy engagements are dedicated exclusively to initiatives that improve mental health outcomes, support neurodivergent communities, and advance trauma-informed practices, free from political agendas or partisan alignment.
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, promote ideological agendas, or advocate for parties or candidates.
At the same time, she recognizes that mental health does not exist outside of policy and decision-making. Laws, institutional structures, and public systems directly shape access to care, quality of treatment, and lived experience. Whether or not individuals engage with politics, political decisions still affect mental health.
Amber’s advocacy is grounded in ethical responsibility and public education. When policies support mental health and wellbeing, she highlights them. When policies create harm, barriers, or unintended consequences, she addresses those impacts clearly and transparently. Her goal is not to tell people what to believe, but to ensure they are informed about how decisions affect mental health and people’s lives.
This approach keeps her work principled, credible, and centered on human impact rather than political alignment.
How to Work With Amber
Single Engagements – Keynote, panel, or interview
Series or Multi-Session Advocacy – Ongoing speaking or educational programs
Customized Training & Policy Consultation – Tailored content aligned with organizational goals
Ready to Learn More?
Professional Workshops & Public Education
Learn how Amber delivers interactive, evidence-informed workshops for organizations, clinicians, and communities.Strategic Consultation & Systems Development
Discover how Amber partners with organizations to implement trauma-informed, neurodivergent-inclusive systems.About Amber Young, LMHC
Read more about Amber’s clinical expertise, lived experience, and values-driven approach to mental health and advocacy.