What are the requirements for mental health directive? What are requirements for witnesses?
a. The requirements for a mental health directive may include a statement of the individual's preferred mental health treatment, designation of a representative to make decisions on their behalf, and signatures from appropriate healthcare professionals.
b. Requirements for witnesses may include being of age and sound mind, not being a relative or long-term caregiver of the individual, and signing the directive in the presence of the individual creating it.
c. The mental health directive must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, who then affirm their understanding of the implications of the directive.
d. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old, not involved in the individual's mental health treatment, and not financially responsible for the individual.