Discharge Follow Up Care

The Importance of Follow Up Care

Mental illness is more common than we think. Caring for yourself during a mental illness crisis is a sign of strength and empowerment. If you are struggling or worried about your mental health, please treat it as you would a physical health condition. See a mental health provider.

When a hospital stay is necessary, it is important to follow through on next steps to recovery. A good follow-up care plan will help you manage you mental health after discharge.

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Why follow-up care is so important

Helps lower the risk of repeat trips to the hospital
Gives your doctor the chance to evaluate and adjust your medication
Helps you transition back home and work or school after a hospital stay
Helps you build on the progress you made during your hospital stay

Tips for your follow-up visit

Tell your doctor about your recent hospital stay.
Create a Mental Health Safety Plan with your doctor.
Make a list of your medications, and take your medication bottles with you.
Tell your doctor if you have side effects from your medication.
Do not stop taking medications before talking to your doctor.
Write down your doctor’s instructions and your next appointment.

When to call your doctor

Feel that your medications have not been helping
Feel hopeless or worthless
Have gained or lost weight
Feel irritated, restless, and/or aggressive
Have little interest in daily activities
Want to sleep more or less than normal

When to call our 24/7 Behavioral Health Hotline

Think you can’t stop hurting yourself or others
Hear voices that are new or more upsetting than normal
Think unusual things

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Need help? Call the Behavioral Health Team toll-free at 1.844.297.4450, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.