Action 5: Encourage other supports cont.
Recovery plans can follow the following structure:
Recovery plan
Wellness toolbox: These are the things a young person needs to do every day to maintain their wellness. A useful start is to describe themselves when they are feeling well, and then think about any work, training, learning, or social activities that are part of their wider goals. Triggers: These are the external events or circumstances that, if they happen, can make the young person feel distressed. Early warning signs: These are subtle signs of change that indicate that the young person may need to take some further action to prevent poor mental health developing. When poor mental health is developing: These are the strategies that will help the young person reduce their distress when they are feeling unwell. It might help to think about what or who has helped them in the past. Crisis planning: This is a crisis plan, written when the young person is well, instructing friends, family members, carers, or others about how to take care of them when they are experiencing poor mental health. An example of crisis planning would be to write down where their medication is kept and who to call (including phone numbers). Post-crisis plan: This is a plan to support a young person after they have experienced a crisis. The plan may change as they go through recovery.
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