Sean's Story - There is another way. Information for prescribers

What happened in Sean's Story?

What other things did Sean try instead of medicine?

Why Should Prescribers Know About Sean's Story?

It is important for prescribers to know about Sean's Story. It can help them understand their patients better. Knowing stories like Sean's can make prescribers more caring and careful.

Prescribers can use tools to help them understand. They can use pictures, videos, or stories like Sean's to learn more. This helps them make better decisions for their patients.

How can doctors help patients who want other treatments?

Doctors can help patients by:

• Listening carefully to what the patient wants.
• Giving clear and simple information about other treatments.
• Making sure the patient feels safe and understood.
• Using pictures or charts to explain things if needed.
• Suggesting helpful tools, like websites or apps, for more information.

How can changing your life help you feel better?

Changing how you live can help your mind feel better. Doing things like eating healthy food, sleeping enough, and moving your body can help. It is also important to talk to friends and do fun things. Taking time to relax and doing things you like can make you happier.

Here are some things that can help:

• Eat good food. It helps your brain work well.
• Sleep well at night. This makes you feel rested and happy.
• Move your body. Play outside or do sports to feel good.
• Talk to people. Sharing your feelings can help.
• Find ways to relax. Try drawing, reading, or listening to music.

Ask for help if you need it. People like your family, friends, or teachers can support you.

Do support groups help people feel better?

Support groups are meetings where people talk about their feelings and problems. They can help people who feel sad or worried. Support groups have people who care and listen. This can make people feel better.

If you are thinking about joining a support group, here are some ideas to help you:

• Find a group that talks about what you are feeling.
• Talk to a trusted adult or friend about your feelings.
• Use a notebook to write down your feelings.

Support groups can help, but remember everyone is different. Find what works best for you!

Why is talking to a therapist important for feeling better?

Therapy means talking to a therapist.

It helps you understand how you feel.

It can make you feel better.

Here are some ways therapy can help:

• You learn new ways to solve problems.
• You learn how to talk about your feelings.
• The therapist is a safe person to talk to.

You can also try these tools:

• Write down what you feel in a diary.
• Draw pictures to show your feelings.

How can doctors help the whole person when treating mental health?

What therapy helped Sean feel better?

Why is it important for patients to make their own choices in mental health care?

It's important for people to have a say in their own health care. This means they can make choices about their treatment.

Here is why it's important:

• People know what they feel and need.
• Choosing helps people feel more in control.
• It can make people happier with their care.

Here are some tools to help:

• Ask questions to understand better.
• Make a list of what you need and want.
• Use pictures or apps to explain how you feel.

What should doctors think about when talking about treatment choices?

Can taking medicine with other treatments help?

Some people feel better when they use medicine and do other things too. These things can be talking to someone who understands, like a counselor, or doing fun and relaxing activities. These are all ways to help people feel better.

If you think using medicine and other things could help you, talk to a doctor or someone you trust. They can support you and help you make a plan.

What problems did Sean have while getting better?

How can doctors help people feel better about mental health?

Doctors can help people feel okay about mental health. Here are some ways:

• Talk kindly: Use simple and nice words when talking about mental health.
• Learn and share: Help people understand that mental health is like physical health.
• Listen: Pay attention to what people say and show that you care.
• Encourage: Tell people it is good to ask for help.

Tools to help: Use pictures, videos, or stories to make it easier to talk about mental health.

These steps can help everyone feel better and more accepted.

What help can you get for feeling better in the UK?

There are places and people who can help you if you're feeling sad, worried, or upset. This is called mental health support.

Here are some ways to get help:

• You can talk to your family doctor (GP). They can listen to you and give advice.
• There are phone lines you can call, like Samaritans. They listen and talk to you about how you feel.
• You can speak to a school counselor if you are going to school. They are there to help you feel better.
• There are online chat services where you can type and talk to someone who can help.

Remember, it is okay to ask for help. Talking to someone can help you feel better.

What happened in Sean's Story?

What other things did Sean try instead of medicine?

Why Should Prescribers Know About Sean's Story?

It is important for prescribers to know about Sean's Story. It can help them understand their patients better. Knowing stories like Sean's can make prescribers more caring and careful.

Prescribers can use tools to help them understand. They can use pictures, videos, or stories like Sean's to learn more. This helps them make better decisions for their patients.

How can doctors help patients who want other treatments?

Doctors can help patients by:

• Listening carefully to what the patient wants.
• Giving clear and simple information about other treatments.
• Making sure the patient feels safe and understood.
• Using pictures or charts to explain things if needed.
• Suggesting helpful tools, like websites or apps, for more information.

How can changing your life help you feel better?

Changing how you live can help your mind feel better. Doing things like eating healthy food, sleeping enough, and moving your body can help. It is also important to talk to friends and do fun things. Taking time to relax and doing things you like can make you happier.

Here are some things that can help:

• Eat good food. It helps your brain work well.
• Sleep well at night. This makes you feel rested and happy.
• Move your body. Play outside or do sports to feel good.
• Talk to people. Sharing your feelings can help.
• Find ways to relax. Try drawing, reading, or listening to music.

Ask for help if you need it. People like your family, friends, or teachers can support you.

Do support groups help people feel better?

Support groups are meetings where people talk about their feelings and problems. They can help people who feel sad or worried. Support groups have people who care and listen. This can make people feel better.

If you are thinking about joining a support group, here are some ideas to help you:

• Find a group that talks about what you are feeling.
• Talk to a trusted adult or friend about your feelings.
• Use a notebook to write down your feelings.

Support groups can help, but remember everyone is different. Find what works best for you!

Why is talking to a therapist important for feeling better?

Therapy means talking to a therapist.

It helps you understand how you feel.

It can make you feel better.

Here are some ways therapy can help:

• You learn new ways to solve problems.
• You learn how to talk about your feelings.
• The therapist is a safe person to talk to.

You can also try these tools:

• Write down what you feel in a diary.
• Draw pictures to show your feelings.

How can doctors help the whole person when treating mental health?

What therapy helped Sean feel better?

Why is it important for patients to make their own choices in mental health care?

It's important for people to have a say in their own health care. This means they can make choices about their treatment.

Here is why it's important:

• People know what they feel and need.
• Choosing helps people feel more in control.
• It can make people happier with their care.

Here are some tools to help:

• Ask questions to understand better.
• Make a list of what you need and want.
• Use pictures or apps to explain how you feel.

What should doctors think about when talking about treatment choices?

Can taking medicine with other treatments help?

Some people feel better when they use medicine and do other things too. These things can be talking to someone who understands, like a counselor, or doing fun and relaxing activities. These are all ways to help people feel better.

If you think using medicine and other things could help you, talk to a doctor or someone you trust. They can support you and help you make a plan.

What problems did Sean have while getting better?

How can doctors help people feel better about mental health?

Doctors can help people feel okay about mental health. Here are some ways:

• Talk kindly: Use simple and nice words when talking about mental health.
• Learn and share: Help people understand that mental health is like physical health.
• Listen: Pay attention to what people say and show that you care.
• Encourage: Tell people it is good to ask for help.

Tools to help: Use pictures, videos, or stories to make it easier to talk about mental health.

These steps can help everyone feel better and more accepted.

What help can you get for feeling better in the UK?

There are places and people who can help you if you're feeling sad, worried, or upset. This is called mental health support.

Here are some ways to get help:

• You can talk to your family doctor (GP). They can listen to you and give advice.
• There are phone lines you can call, like Samaritans. They listen and talk to you about how you feel.
• You can speak to a school counselor if you are going to school. They are there to help you feel better.
• There are online chat services where you can type and talk to someone who can help.

Remember, it is okay to ask for help. Talking to someone can help you feel better.