Judges' guide to adult mental health jargon
Who should read this?
- Judges
Why this guidance matters
This resource was developed to help judges better understand mental health, more effectively communicate with individuals with mental health needs appearing before them, and provide insight on mental health to guide initiatives in their communities.
The guide's overview includes:
- Overarching concepts
- Screening and assessment
- Diagnoses
- Mental health treatment and intervention
- Treatment and supports
- Local informational interview prompts
- Self-reflection and assessment
- Commonly used acronyms
- Medication table
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