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Mental Health Treatment Guardian Videos

These training videos cannot address every issue you might encounter since it is meant as a general training tool and not as a substitute for legal or mental health advice. You should consult an attorney for advice as to how the law impacts your specific situation. This video is based on laws as they exist in the state of New Mexico in 2012. You should consult an attorney for relevant legal updates. 

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Part I - Introduction and Marking Preparations in Advance

Part II - Understanding Mental Illness

Part III - Which Type of Guardianship is Needed?

Part IV - Role of the Guardian and Treatment Guardian

Part V - Resources Section