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AOT Resources

One of the aims of this toolkit is to provide educational materials to all professionals within the AOT system of care, courts, mental health providers, hospital staff, individuals and law enforcement. Use the filters below to find AOT related resources geared towards specific audiences in various types of media.

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    March 2023
    Terminology 101: Mental illness
    In this video, Scott Smith provides a comprehensive overview of key terminology related to Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). He explains important concepts such as mental illness, serious mental illness, psychosis, and various related terms including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder. Smith clarifies the distinctions between different conditions and discusses their implications for treatment and diagnosis. This resource aims to enhance understanding of these terms for those involved in behavioral health and justice systems.
    Families and advocates
    Individuals
    Training
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    March 2023
    Terminology 101: Treatment
    In this video, Scott Smith, a technical consultant with the Centers for Behavioral Health and Justice, explains key terminology related to Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). He covers foundational concepts like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), treatment types, and settings including outpatient, inpatient, and crisis residential units. Smith also distinguishes between voluntary and involuntary treatment and discusses the importance of evidence-based treatments. This resource is designed to clarify these terms for better understanding and application in mental health care.
    Families and advocates
    Individuals
    Training
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    March 2023
    Assisted outpatient treatment and anosognosia
    This training, hosted by Scott Smith, Ph.D., is designed to help families and advocates a symptom of serious mental illness called anosognosia, how it contributes to someone’s inability to consistently engage in treatment, and how assisted outpatient treatment is designed to help. Learn about how anosognosia, or the impairment to recognize one’s illness, might be affecting certain areas of the brain.
    Families and advocates
    Training
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    March 2023
    Introduction to the ethical considerations of AOT
    Join Scott Smith, PhD, in an introduction to the ethical considerations of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). This video introduces AOT as a legal method for mandating outpatient care for individuals with severe mental illness at risk of harm. Ethical considerations such as autonomy and involuntary treatment are examined alongside potential risks like coercion, while benefits include reducing hospitalizations and improving outcomes. AOT is contrasted with guardianship, emphasizing its distinct legal framework. Safeguarding measures like regular judicial review aim to protect the rights of those under AOT orders are also discussed.
    Families and advocates
    Training