As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) student, you have a responsibility to advocate for policy changes that improve access, funding, and delivery of mental hea
services.
This assignment requires you to handwrite and mail a letter to your state or federal legislator addressing a current psychiatric or mental health bill.
Updated Requirements:
1. Handwritten Letter
• Compose your letter by hand (no typed letters).
• Be professional, concise, legible, and respectful.
• Follow the standard business letter format.
2. Letter Content
• Clearly state the legislative issue you are addressing.
• Explain who you are and why the issue matters to you.
• Include at least one evidence-based fact or statistic to support your advocacy.
• Make a specific request (e.g., support or oppose a current bill).
3. Mailing Process Documentation
• Take a clear photo of your handwritten letter before placing it in an envelope.
• Take a photo or short video showing:
• The letter was sealed in the envelope.
• The envelope was placed in a mailbox (USPS or other official postal drop box).
• Ensure your photos or video clearly show the envelope addressed to your legislator.
4. Typed Transcript of Letter (for grading)
• Submit a clean, typed version of your handwritten letter on Canvas.
5. Submission
Upload the following to the assignment submission portal:
• • A scanned or PDF copy of your handwritten, non-computer-generated letter.
• The photo(s) or video documenting the sealing and ma