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Concerns regarding relapse
What happens when the young person
experiences a relapse?
• Re-admission into the hospital.
• Increase in dosage of medication.
• Change in medication.

What can I do to prevent a relapse?
-- Ensure adherence to medication.
-- Monitor stressful life events.
-- Help the young person to develop
coping and stress management skills.
-- Know the early signs of relapse.
-- Identify and recognize early warning
signs of the illness.

What if the young person refuses to return for
appointment despite relapsing?
-- Contact your case manager for
assistance.
-- In cases of persistent refusal involving
aggression and suicidal actions, your
case manager may advice you to call
the police/ ambulance for assistance to
bring the young person to IMH for an
admission.
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