Read the entire web page. This document will give you an overview of international considerations for mental health human rights, legislations, standards, and policies.   Feel free to click on any of the links to learn more about mental health, human rights and legislation.

Click on the links titled "Circle of Care" and "Breaches" found under the heading "Privacy and Confidentiality" located on the left side of the web page.  Read each section. The section, called 'Breaches', will provide you with valuable information, such as examples of breaches of confidentiality or privacy. These breaches occur too often, usually inadvertently. The link titled 'Test yourself' located under the "Privacy and Confidentiality' tab can help you test your knowledge and understanding of the content of the module. The other sections are optional reading. Note:  If your browser asks you to select an item from the list, please select ‘public’ and then press submit.

Read the document to learn about consent.

Read this document titled "The protection of persons with mental illness and the improvement of mental health care" for an overview of international standards for human rights and mental health.

Read the editorial article titled "Global Mental Health: A Failure of Humanity." Think about whether or not you agree with the position taken by the author of this article and your reasons for your position.

Read this article titled "Understanding and Responding to Youth Substance Use" about the current global situation in relation to the use of psychoactive substances, international policies, and a human rights approach to the issue.

Upon opening this resource titled "Medical Certificates, Forms, Notes, Legal Reports," turn the audio off if the sound is distorted or if you do not have speakers or headphones. Do this by selecting the square symbol beside the 'Audio On' button. Hover your cursor above the 'Transcript' button and you can read the text version of the audio. Select the 'Accept' button and continue through the entire e-learning module. Familiarize yourself with best practices for taking case notes, especially in relation to discussions with those who are supportive of your patient (e.g., family, friends, carers or others).

"Chapter 2: Physicians and Patients" will cover some of the concepts seen in the mandatory resources, but in a different way. This puts the information in the context of patient-centered care, and covers, in more detail, issues of consent and confidentiality, as well as appropriate communication. Read the entire chapter.