Metadata 1. Notes Number (for tracking): H6.3 2. Domain: 6 Mental Illness Education 3. Title: Create a wellness plan 4. Sub-title: 5. Content: (below) 6. Type: Video or TextBased 7. Keywords/Tags: #Mood, #Feeling, #Wellness, #New, #Depression, #Get-Started, #Recovery 8. Image File: #XY_ToDoPlease --- ![[Pasted image 20240506202432.png]] https://unsplash.com/photos/candles-near-green-plants-6ElnH17iD-8 # Create a wellness plan Certainly, here's a script titled "Create a Wellness Plan" that introduces the WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) model for mental health and discusses what to do when early signs of relapse appear, along with emergency and crisis management strategies. --- "Hello Today, we're going to focus on creating a personalized wellness plan using the WRAP model. This stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan, and it's a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well, and make their life the way they want it to be. **The WRAP Model** The WRAP model is a structured system to monitor uncomfortable and distressing symptoms and, through planned responses, reduce, modify or eliminate those symptoms. It includes identifying your personal resources like your wellness tools, and listing your early warning signs of mental distress along with the coping strategies you’ve found effective. **Developing Your WRAP** 1. **Identify Wellness Tools**: These are daily activities that support your mental health. Examples might include exercise, time with friends, mindfulness, or hobbies that you enjoy. 2. **Recognize Early Warning Signs**: These are subtle signs of change that indicate you might be experiencing more stress or symptoms. It could be feeling more anxious than usual or withdrawing from social interaction. 3. **Create an Action Plan**: Decide what steps you will take when you notice early warning signs. This might involve adjusting your sleep, reaching out to a friend, or practicing relaxation techniques. **Emergency and Crisis Management** It’s also crucial to know how to recognize a crisis and have a plan in place for emergency situations. **Recognizing a Crisis** - A crisis might involve a significant increase in symptoms, feeling overwhelmed, or having thoughts of self-harm or suicide. It’s important to recognize these signs early and take immediate action. - Physical symptoms like extreme restlessness or complete lack of energy, severe trouble sleeping, or major changes in appetite can also be signs of a crisis. **Immediate Steps to Take** - Have a predetermined plan that might include contacting me, reaching out to a trusted friend or family member, or going to a pre-identified safe place. - Keep a list of emergency contacts easily accessible. This should include your healthcare provider, local emergency services, and crisis hotlines. **Emergency Contacts** - Let’s make sure you have all the necessary contact information saved in your phone and perhaps also in a physical location in your home. This includes numbers for your local mental health services, a nearby hospital, and national crisis hotlines. Creating this wellness plan is about taking proactive steps to manage your mental health. It empowers you to take control and act quickly if you start to notice warning signs. Remember, this plan is flexible and can be adjusted as your needs change over time. Would you like to start working on identifying your wellness tools or perhaps discuss your early warning signs today?" --- This script is designed to be informative and empowering, guiding the patient through the process of creating a comprehensive wellness plan that includes proactive strategies for managing their mental health and preparedness for potential crises. ---- Links - EPIP / PSS - WRAP model template (Downloadable?)