Understanding the New Jersey Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD)

This presentation will provide participants with a basic overview of what Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) look like in New Jersey and how they can be utilized as a self-advocacy tool for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Attention will also be given to the following topics:

• Understanding the NJ PAD law
• How completing a PAD can help an individual in their recovery and how it can benefit healthcare professionals and providers
• What can be included in a PAD and how it is implemented and used