Mental illness legal matters

There’s a lot of legal stuff to sort out when a loved one has mental illness. Dealing with paperwork, lawyers, courts, and judges is complicated and time consuming. More often than not, it's also frustrating for everyone involved.

Take this lesson to get an overview of what your family will want to know when you advocate for your loved one in the mental health system. By the end of the lesson, you'll know about key legal issues, including:

  • Privacy, including HIPAA
  • Voluntary vs involuntary hospitalization
  • Power of attorney
  • The justice system
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There’s a lot of legal stuff to sort out when a loved one has mental illness. Dealing with paperwork, lawyers, courts, and judges is complicated and time consuming. More often than not, it's also frustrating for everyone involved.

Take this lesson to get an overview of what your family will want to know when you advocate for your loved one in the mental health system. By the end of the lesson, you'll know about key legal issues, including:

  • Privacy, including HIPAA
  • Voluntary vs involuntary hospitalization
  • Power of attorney
  • The justice system

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