An organization is “Mental Health Safe” if it…
- Has procedures in place to treat all people consistently, regardless of whether someone has a potential mental health problem (unless they request a change)
- Has clear, consistent practices for responding to requests for reasonable accommodations from those who disclose a need related to a psychiatric disability
- Has trained its staff in how to have empowering, appropriate communication about mental health without disempowering comments or unnecessary inquiries
- Has a process for addressing inappropriate language or conduct related to mental health problems
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