Developing maintenance routines

9th December 2013
  • This relates directly to Relapse prevention work
  • In addition, in keeping with the Recovery agenda, there is a focus not just on the symptom-focused prevention of relapse but also on the fostering of positive experiences of thriving, enjoyment, and meaningful activity:
    • Fitness routines
    • Work
    • Hobbies and Sports, etc

  • Note that Monitoring mental health can be seen as a very important maintenance routine.
  • Similarly, planned (put them in a diary!) test exercises to rehearse Crisis plans are important.
    • You would be disappointed if the Fire Brigade didn't check their hoses and ladders regularly!
    • Check that contact details are up to date
    • That the right people know the right things to say or do
    • That the plan still makes sense