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The document provided is a presentation on the topic of competency to stand trial and competence restoration. It is part of the Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) initiative, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and implemented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).<br /><br />The presentation is given by Dr. Debra A. Pinals, who is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School, as well as the Director of the Program in Psychiatry, Law, and Ethics at the University of Michigan Medical School Department of Psychiatry.<br /><br />The presentation discusses the importance of competence to stand trial and describes the legal standards for determining competence. It also covers the forensic evaluation process of assessing a defendant's current mental status, understanding of the charges, trial participants, and decision-making ability. <br /><br />The presentation then explores the pathway for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) through the competence system, including the evaluation process, findings of competent or incompetent but restorable, and the possible dispositions and treatment options. It addresses the challenges and variations in competence restoration services, such as medication management and non-pharmacological approaches, and discusses the different models of community-based and jail-based competency restoration programs.<br /><br />The speaker emphasizes the need for coordination, collaboration, and system transformation in the competency system to provide adequate supports and continuity of care for individuals with SMI. The presentation concludes with references to further resources and an invitation for audience Q&A.
Keywords
competency to stand trial
competence restoration
forensic evaluation process
serious mental illness
evaluation process
dispositions and treatment options
medication management
non-pharmacological approaches
competency system
continuity of care
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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