One of the many challenges in dealing with mental health law issues is understanding the relevant law and how to apply it in any given situation. Often decisions must be made quickly, with inadequate information or consultation. Failure to adequately assess risk, to properly address the rights of individuals and their families, or to provide proper patient care, can compromise essential rights of an individual and his or her family and land you and your organization in a quagmire of investigation, inquiries and even litigation.

This practice-based program, now in its fourth year, was developed to give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to competently and confidently handle mental health law issues. Over five intensive one-day modules you will learn what you need to know and best practices from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced experts in Canada. You will come away from this program with knowledge, tools, strategies and tactics that you can use immediately to deal with mental health law issues.

Key Benefits:

• Gain a clear understanding of the core principles of mental health law
• Learn strategies for handling mental health law issues
• Receive comprehensive learning materials that will be a useful
  working guide
• Connect with a group of experts and peers who share your challenges

Program Directors

Mary Jane Dykeman, Dykeman Dewhirst O’Brien LLP
Kate Dewhirst, Dykeman Dewhirst O’Brien LLP

OPD Program Lawyer

David Thomas

dthomas@osgoode.yorku.ca