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  • Treatment can be provided in home, and hospital or residential care.
  • Put together a list to make sure that you have everything in place before you leave hospital.
  • Make an appointment with your local doctor when you get home to follow up on any medications that you were given while you were in hospital.
  • Keep on top of your ongoing mental health treatment by staying in contact with your doctor or case manager.
  • Regularly review your mental health care plan with your doctor or case manager.
  • Get help in adjusting to life in the community through public and community support services, including doctors, counsellors, community care units, support groups and private psychiatrists.

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Reviewed on: 18-09-2015