Featured guest: Victor Hong, M.D., Department of Psychiatry

This episode will center on the distinction of mental health care for adults vs. children. An overview of admissions and legal process for adults and children will be discussed, along with an explanation of how guardianship is utilized in the mental health system.

Objectives:

• Describe the commitment process for adults
• Differentiate between admission for a child vs. adult
• Explain how guardianship applies in mental health settings

Resources:

• What types of mental health services are available? (Michigan.gov)
• Adult involuntary forms
• Petition for mental health treatment 
• Clinical certificate
• Protected personal identifying information 
• Pediatric admission resources
• Having a child in emergency inpatient treatment (Child Mind Institute) 
• What to expect during an inpatient stay (NAMI)

Credits available: 0.50

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