TX HHS Declaration for Mental Health Treatment (DMHT)

The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Declaration for Mental Health Treatment (DMHT) is a crucial document that helps individuals with mental health conditions make informed decisions about their treatment. This form is typically used in situations where an individual's ability to provide consent for mental health treatment is impaired due to the symptoms of a diagnosed mental disorder.

The DMHT requires the declarant to specify their wishes regarding psychoactive medications and convulsive treatment, including any conditions or limitations that may apply. The document also acknowledges the possibility that the individual may become incapable of giving or withholding informed consent for mental health treatment in the future. By completing this form, individuals can ensure that their treatment preferences are respected and followed if they become unable to make decisions.

Key features of the DMHT include:

• The declarant's wishes regarding psychoactive medications, including consent or non-consent for specific medications
• The declarant's wishes regarding convulsive treatment, including consent or non-consent for this type of treatment
• A recognition of the possibility that the individual may become incapable of giving or withholding informed consent for mental health treatment in the future