I was wondering if any of you have a psychiatric advanced directive?
It was something I learned of in a nami peer to peer class here in VA. I'm not sure what other states recognize them. I havent filled one out myself, nor do I have the regular kind, though I recognize I probably should have both. Anyway, just curious.

I don't know whether or not we have them in California, but it sounds like an excellent option.

I have a regular one, but not a psychiatric one. I think probably most or all states have them, though I don't know the degree of recognition one from state A would receive in state B. It probably varies according to state how they recognize other state's ADs. I made out a new one when I moved from one state to another. They had considerably different procedures. In one you filled it out, got it witnessed, notarized and sent it in to the state, were in a registry and received a card for your wallet. In the other, you filled it out, made a few copies to distribute as you pleased and that was that(!) I keep a hand written card in my wallet about it (who's in charge, where the document is located, etc). I'd imagine the psychiatric ones vary from place to place like the regular ones do. It really is good to say what you want before the need arises. (It's the ONLY thing like that I'm "together" in doing, lol.)

[Anneinside]

I have both. I googled Advance Directive Minnesota and a form was found. I filled it out, both the psychiatric and medical one. Then I signed with witnesses at a notary. (Most banks will do it without charge if you have an account with them). I gave a copy to the hospital in town, my medical clinic which includes my psychiatrist and then send copies to the two people I named as agents. I kept the original copy.

My brother-in-law Jack died without one in place. He was on a vent, tube feeding, ICU for almost a month. I have to wonder what he would have written in an advance directive.

[Phoenix_1]

I have an advanced directive for physical sickness. None for psychiatric illness. Not sure if a psych one is legal here.

[Victoria'smom]

I have a notarized crisis plan which I based off a psychiatric advanced directive each one of my team has it.

[gayleggg]

I have the medical advance directives and have a medical power of attorney made out to my daughter. I had it drawn up by a lawyer and should cover any situation medical or psych. If I'm not able to make decisions for myself my daughter takes over.

[mmrace]

I have a psychiatric advanced directive, and also durable power of attorney for healthcare and finances. These kinds of documents are super-important if you're in a relationship that isn't legally recognized in all states. Also a good way to think in advance about what you'd want and talk about that with your support system.

[reesecups]

Originally Posted by Sister Rags

I don't know whether or not we have them in California, but it sounds like an excellent option.

Actually California has an advanced directive that you can fill out that also includes mental health.

[reesecups]

Originally Posted by Phoenix_1

I have an advanced directive for physical sickness. None for psychiatric illness. Not sure if a psych one is legal here.

I think so long as it is notarized and witnessed you should be able to use it. Though electing someone to insure that the directive is followed is key.