Mental Health Laws & Advocacy

In this course students will learn about Ontario's mental health laws, how to access information about those laws generally, and specific information related to decision-making, assessment, treatment, and privacy protections related to persons dealing with mental wellness challenges. The course covers a variety of issues of important to those who personally struggle with mental wellness, and to those who have friends, family members, colleagues, or clients with mental wellness challenges. The course looks at what types of rights, interventions, and protections are available under applicable Ontario laws, and takes an in-depth look at some of the most-frequently encountered issues related to navigating the mental health system. The course also discusses one's role as a friend, family member, first responder, community responder or provider, or community advocate within the system. Please Note: this course addresses these issues as they relate to adults; it does not address children's mental health laws or procedures. This course is offered fully online though OntarioLearn.