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Understanding the Patient is an interactive one-hour webinar in the SMI Essentials series for state hospital staff. Through real patient stories and case examples, participants will step into the lived experience of serious mental illness—especially for individuals in forensic settings. The session sheds light on the impact of trauma, homelessness, and system barriers on engagement and recovery, helping staff see the person behind the illness. Together, we’ll explore how purpose, connection, and respect can spark motivation and hope, even for justice-involved individuals early in recovery. Participants will leave with practical, trauma-informed strategies to build trust, promote dignity, and inspire healing in everyday care.