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. -------------------------------------------------- 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?

Keywords Mental HealthAdvanced Directives988 Crisis HotlineNAMIMental Health CareCrisis ResponsePatient RightsMental Health AdvocacyTreatment PreferencesCrisis Intervention