a child.” When we think about the needs of people with mental health disorders, we can modify that adage to state: “It takes an entire treatment team to support an individual with a mental health disorder.” With this in mind it’s essential to become partners with your treatment team. You can become partners by establishing trusting and respectful relationships, by setting clear expectations towards recovery, and by keeping the lines of communication open.
In the Internet age, information is a keystroke away. Keeping abreast of the latest and greatest in treatment options is not only your healthcare professional’s job, it is your job too. As the consumer it’s your responsibility to ask questions before making informed decisions about your treatment. Finally, it’s also your option to release any member of your treatment team, who you believe no longer has your best interests in mind.
Have you built a strong partnership with your treatment team?
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