Mental Health Advanced Directives and 988 Crisis Hotline

This webinar covers the importance of Mental Health Advanced Directives (MHADs) and the 988 Crisis Hotline. It discusses the rights of individuals regarding their mental health care, the responsibilities of agents and providers, and the various types of MHADs. The presenters emphasize the need for effective crisis response systems, the role of NAMI in supporting individuals, and the significance of medication preferences in treatment plans. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced in creating awareness about MHADs and the 988 hotline, as well as the ongoing efforts to improve mental health crisis responses across the country.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Directives
01:39 Understanding Mental Health Advance Directives
10:41 Creating and Tailoring Your MHAD
21:11 The Role of Agents in MHADs
29:45 Legal Aspects and Capacity for MHADs
40:10 Introduction to the 988 Crisis Hotline
49:12 Crisis Response Systems and 988
57:54 Co-Responder Models and Crisis Intervention Teams
01:06:37 Crisis Stabilization and Support Services
01:16:35 Funding and Legislative Challenges for 988
01:27:54 Can 988 be improved beyond pings?