Lesson 3 How to Help Someone Experiencing Mental Illness

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By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to: 

  1. Explain the importance of engaging in conversations about mental health. 
  2. Describe steps to help someone experiencing mental illness get the resources or care they need.
  3. Demonstrate helpful phrases or things to say to a person experiencing signs of a mental health issue. 
  4. Examine key legal issues relating to helping someone with mental illness, including acting as a legal conservator; maintaining privacy (HIPAA); and understanding involuntary treatment laws.
  5. Summarize actions one can take to support their own mental health and care when experiencing signs of mental illness.
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