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    Mental Health Maintenance Plan

    Much like your body requires a balanced diet and exercise to maintain its health, your mental health also
    needs attention. Maintaining your mental health involves practicing self-care, using coping strategies, and
    knowing when to seek professional help. Use this worksheet to review your mental health needs and the
    strategies you can use to maintain wellness.

    Spotting Mental Health Risks


    Triggers
    A trigger is anything that can bring back mental health issues. Triggers can be activities, thoughts, people,
    places, or things. Once you know your triggers, they can be avoided or managed. List 4 of your triggers.
    Tip: In order to avoid triggers, you may need to make changes to your habits, lifestyle, and relationships.

    1 When I don’t feel heard

    2 When someone repeats back what I say or questions me

    3 When I am reminded of old family interactions -> triggering critical self-judgements and painful
    emotions
    4

    Warning Signs
    Warning signs are symptoms—such as thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—that indicate your mental health
    might be at risk. Examples include sleep issues, social isolation, and stress. List 4 of your warning signs.
    Tip: Knowing your warning signs allows you to begin managing symptoms before they become too severe.

    1 Isolation

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    Mental Health Maintenance Plan
    Preventing and Dealing with Problems
    Self-Care
    Self-care activities are the things you do regularly to maintain your mental health. Examples include eating
    well, exercising, socializing, and engaging in hobbies. List 3 self-care activities you can practice regularly.
    Tip: A healthy lifestyle will make you more resilient to stress. Choose self-care activities that can become
    habits, and a regular part of your day.

    1 Getting out in nature, connecting with others (small acts/realistic ex. 10min walk)

    2 Checking in with my needs (listening to ‘Little Melina’)

    3 Following my values: ex. having fun, ex. creativity (outside of work)

    Coping Strategies
    Coping strategies are skills that help you manage problems or symptoms when they arise. Examples
    include relaxation, communication, and anger management skills. List 3 coping strategies you can use.
    Tip: Practice your coping strategies regularly so you are prepared to use them in an emergency.

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    1 Calm ne rvous s yste m/Be ing Pres ent (giving space to e mo tions,
    Allowing myse lf to fee l what I a m fee ling/ no ticin g without jud ge ment/
    breath ing)

    2 Is this my direct experience or am I seeing through old glasses/story/filter? Is there a


    distortion present (ex. mind reading)? What is a more helpful or realistic way of looking at
    this? How can I be kind to myself in this moment? What is within my control and outside of
    my control? What do I need?
    3 Move towards values: ex. maybe being honest about my feelings, ex.2 connecting with
    my spiritual side
    Returning to Therapy
    It’s normal to experience problems or uncomfortable emotions, such as sadness, anger, or anxiety.
    However, when your problems become too intense, or last for too long, you may need professional help. How
    will you know if you should return to therapy?

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