Table 4.

Barriers for advocacy aims

Framing the issue	Not a government or donor priority Gaining support for mental health, ‘getting everyone on board’ Identification of mental health as an issue
Networking	Not enough partners in mental health MHC activities not very well known about Traditional healers not included
Interaction with GoSL	Lack of planning for mental health Government required to take the lead Implementation of the Mental Health Policy Lack of political will or mindset change
Resource mobilization	Competition for resources in the health sector Lack of funds for mental health services Lack of resources for MHC advocacy activities
Awareness raising	Insufficient sensitization Lack of engagement with the media Need for a holistic view of mental health and services Stigma