A mental health advance directive is a legal written document that describes what you want to happen if your mental health problems become so severe that you need help from others. This might be when your judgment is impaired and/or you are unable to communicate effectively.
It can inform others about what treatment you want or don't want, and it can identify a person to whom you have given the authority to make decisions on your behalf.

Learning Objectives:
Creating an advanced directive.
Legalities of an advanced directive.
How to effectively utilize an advanced directive.