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Mental Health Crisis Preparedness Plan
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Self Awareness
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Know your personal stress warning signs (irritability, withdrawal, insomnia)
Identify and reduce sources of unproductive worry
Grief is normal — allow it, do not suppress it
Routine
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Maintain a daily routine even in crisis — structure reduces anxiety
Set regular sleep and wake times
Schedule daily physical activity (even 20-minute walks)
Limit news and information consumption to twice daily maximum
Maintain one hobby or enjoyable activity in your daily life
Support
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Identify 3 trusted people you can talk to
Know crisis hotline number for your country (memorize or write down)
Medical
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Stock any psychiatric medications for 30+ days
Techniques
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Practice grounding technique: 5-4-3-2-1 sensory method
Practice box breathing (4 counts in, hold, out, hold)
Keep a journal — 5 minutes of writing daily reduces stress
Community
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Check in daily on vulnerable household members
Know signs of acute crisis in others: isolation, hopelessness, giving things away
Ask directly: 'Are you thinking of hurting yourself?' — asking helps
Environment
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Create a safe space in your home for decompression
Morale
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Celebrate small wins and survival milestones
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