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LEARN MORE ABOUT PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVES:
Pros, Cons, and Next Steps

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) are tools to enhance the mental health consumer's "voice" in his or her treatment. The purpose of this Community Integration Tool is to offer some of the major pros and cons associated with PADs. Further, for those considering executing PADs, and for states considering PADs legislation, it offers tips, next steps and a list of tools, resources, and references to guide discussion around optimal implementation.