Lungs in Action: A patient’s point of view
Ian lives with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and talks about the benefits he gets from Lungs in Action, an exercise maintenance program he regularly…
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If you feel you need extra support your GP can provide a gateway for referral. They can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan for you which can help you and your GP to work out what services you need and decide on the best management options. Talking with your GP can help you understand what you are eligible for can help you access relevant services.
1. Adapted from Wilson, Melissa (2015) Self-care: 13 ways to support yourself and someone you love through a mental health crisis SANE Australia website https://www.sane.org/ accessed 30/09/19.
A healthy diet plays an important role in better wellbeing. For people with a chronic lung condition, it’s important to think about how your diet can assist you in managing your symptoms. A good diet means eating a variety of food from each of the five food groups every day, in the right amount. For people with respiratory disease, there are studies to support a diet high in fruit and vegetables, and avoidance of highly processed and takeaway foods.
Provides 24-hour telephone support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Provides 24-hour support to listen to how you are feeling, offer information and advice so you can seek further support.
A service for people who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. It provides assessment and treatment courses or can help to find local services for support.
Provides help for you to find the right digital mental health resources for your needs or help to support somebody else.