On my state mental health division website a mental health advance directive is described as:

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..a written document that describes what you want to happen if you become so incapacitated by mental illness that 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.

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The National Disability Rights Network has state links so people can learn more about their rights.

Anyone worked up an advance directive yet for themselves? Is it helping, is it being used by the various mental health professionals?

I have not yet filled one out. My best friend has and she says it has helped already, all the information in terms of what she is allergic to, what works and what does not, and other issues are all covered in one document.

Sarah