Mary begins to see improvement and becomes more involved in activities within the ward setting.
Mary: GHQ-12 (Mild improvement) [PDF, 183KB]
What should the team do?
- Mary is given positive feedback from the team and her family. Her mood is continually reviewed.
- Mary is encouraged to take more control of her rehabilitation and set her own goals for recovery.
- She is introduced to the concept of self-management (the ability to manage her own symptoms) for her to continue with in the community.
- At the point of discharge planning the team meet with Mary and her family to produce a ‘relapse prevention’ plan to keep Mary active in the community. (click on the PDF link below to see an example of a ‘relapse prevention plan’) Although Mary has made good progress she is still potentially vulnerable to further depressive episodes in the future.
- The discharge letter highlights to the GP and ongoing community rehabilitation services that Mary has been depressed during her admission although she has progressed well. Community rehabilitation services monitor Mary’s mood during their input. The stroke nurse specifically asks Mary whether she is depressed or not and how she is feeling at her follow up visits.
Mary’s relapse prevention plan [PDF, 69KB]
Page last reviewed: 25 Feb 2020
