Discharge
![Document](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/worksheet%20.png?itok=NPPkN65Y)
This information is about moving on from mental health services.
It has information about
![Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Plan.png?itok=kczFz_Vn)
- Discharge
![No](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/No%204%20%281%29.png?itok=DokhkNRy)
- When you finish seeing a mental health worker
![Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Hospital.jpg?itok=ZhIBvDkV)
- When you leave hospital
![Person with thumbs up](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Thumb%20up%2011.png?itok=75s-w-l7)
- Staying well
![Person using the internet](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Claim%20Online.png?itok=nNIw0kYt)
- Where to get more information
![Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Hospital.jpg?itok=ZhIBvDkV)
Discharge usually refers to when you leave hospital.
![Man standing on right hand side of a dashed line on the floor. His hand is up with his palm facing towards the screen.](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/End%201.png?itok=uXQ1bEhm)
It can also be when you finish your planned sessions with a mental health worker such as a psychologist.
![Two people sitting on different sides of a desk. One is a doctor and the other is a patient. Both look happy.](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/GP%20Doctor%208.png?itok=YX4lKEkx)
Mental health workers are people who work to help you with your mental health.
![Doing an assessment](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/assessment.png?itok=3XHX8csV)
A psychologist helps you with your mental health by talking with you.
They can help you find things you can do to feel better.
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Psychologists do not give you medicine.
![Medicine](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/medication%20.png?itok=l8xaC6dj)
Medicine is sometimes called medication or drugs.
Medicine can be in
- A tablet
- A pill
- A drink
- An injection
![No](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/No%202.png?itok=1xHrqf2Q)
You might finish seeing a mental health worker when
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- You and your mental health worker have agreed that you no longer need help
![Person looking upset while talking to a health worker on the phone](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/ignorned%20by%20doctor%20.png?itok=6uqWNDwr)
- You decide you no longer want to continue with the mental health worker
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- You have used all your sessions on your mental health treatment plan
![Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Plan.png?itok=kczFz_Vn)
When you stop seeing a mental health worker you will make a plan of what you can do to continue your recovery.
![Person with thumbs up](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Thumb%20up%2011.png?itok=75s-w-l7)
Recovery means getting better so you can do the things you want to do.
![Person with goals](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Goals.png?itok=Y0pMSxH4)
Your plan might include your goals and what you would like to work towards.
![List](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/List.png?itok=ukA8WgRR)
It might include a list of things you have learnt that help your mental health.
![Support group](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/support%20group%20.png?itok=cczIX9uJ)
Your plan might include activities you can do.
For example join a support group.
A support group is a small group of people you meet with to communicate about mental health.
![Next steps](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/next%20steps.png?itok=AyITZnm2)
Your plan will also include what to do if you start to have mental health problems again.
![Supporting person with mental illness](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/mental%20illness%20support.png?itok=mkRCDZzw)
A mental health problem is when feelings start to worry you.
![Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/appointment%20.png?itok=MC4csJai)
You will usually have set a time to see the mental health worker a few weeks after discharge to see how you are going.
![Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Hospital.jpg?itok=ZhIBvDkV)
To leave hospital is called discharge.
You and your mental health workers will plan for your discharge while you are in hospital.
Planning for discharge
![Have a plan](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/plan%20with%20doctor.png?itok=5lQJ5SHi)
Your doctors should start planning what support you will get when you leave hospital.
This is called a transfer of care plan or discharge plan.
![Health worker giving information](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Give%20information.png?itok=e5-rIB0m)
Your doctors should discuss the plan with you.
You can tell them what your wishes are.
![Easy Read sheet](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Easy%20Read%20Info%201.png?itok=K4Db007e)
You can use this planning sheet to help you
- Ask questions
- Make decisions about what will happen when you leave hospital
![Person working on a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Office%20Work%20%281%29.png?itok=Dkyy5KpO)
For more information about My Easy Read Discharge plan go to
![Hospital](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Hospital.jpg?itok=ZhIBvDkV)
Your plan will include what health workers you will see when you leave hospital.
![Medicine](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/medication%20.png?itok=l8xaC6dj)
It will include if you need to keep taking medicine.
![Person looking upset while talking to a health worker on the phone](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/ignorned%20by%20doctor%20.png?itok=6uqWNDwr)
Your plan will include a list of people you can call if you have questions or need help.
![Person who is very upset](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/trauma%20.png?itok=SpEGYa8f)
Your plan will also include what to do if you are in a crisis and need help straight away.
![Supporting someone with mental illness](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/very%20upset%20.png?itok=oj71QCHW)
A crisis is when you are in danger or very upset.
You are in danger if you could be hurt or injured.
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For more information about a crisis click the Emergency Help button https://www.idmhconnect.health/
emergency-help/ER
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You can ask for help if you think you will
- Need extra support when you leave hospital
- Have trouble keeping track of the health and disability workers you need to see
![Support worker](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Support%20worker%20.png?itok=ex355ECQ)
If you need extra support you might ask your
- Support worker
![Support worker](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Support%20worker%20.png?itok=ex355ECQ)
- Case manager
- Care coordinator
If you have a NDIS plan you can discuss this with your NDIS Support Coordinator.
![Care co-ordinator](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Care%20Coordinator.png?itok=yZ-39nmN)
A case or support coordinator is a person who helps plan and organise
- Your care
- Other services you will get
![ndis logo](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/ndis.png?itok=bD6uc8PR)
NDIS is short for National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Your NDIS plan says what supports you need.
![Person using the internet](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Claim%20Online.png?itok=nNIw0kYt)
The NDIS website has more information on recovery and who can help you.
For more information go to
https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works/
mental-health-and-ndis#what-is-recovery
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What happens when you feel well again
When you go home you might go back to activities you did before.
But you might choose to make changes in your life.
![Meeting at a job centre](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Job%20Centre%20Meeting.png?itok=gkKKV50F)
You might get a new job.
![Person using a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Computer%202%20%281%29.png?itok=Yqip15o2)
You might study a new skill.
![Safe home to live](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/safe%20place%20to%20live%20.png?itok=QcLc06FO)
You might move to a new home.
![Man playing guitar](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/hobby%20.png?itok=gK4gOSPr)
You might start new hobbies.
![Person working on a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Office%20Work%20%281%29.png?itok=Dkyy5KpO)
There are services that can support you when you go home.
For information on types of support available go to
https://www.idmhconnect.health/i-am-person-ID/services-mental-health
How you can stay well
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There are lots of ways you can help your recovery and stay well when you go home.
![Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/appointment%20.png?itok=MC4csJai)
Go to follow-up visits with your GP and mental health workers.
![Seeing a health worker](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/GP%20%28visiting%20your%20GP%29%20.png?itok=ZcdyuJXI)
A GP is the doctor that you see when you
- Are sick
- Need a health check
![Talking on the phone with a professional](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/support%20line%20.png?itok=db9i5PfR)
Take calls or home visits from mental health workers and other supports.
![Medicine](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/medication%20.png?itok=l8xaC6dj)
Keep taking your medicine.
Discuss any side effects or questions you might have about your medicine with your GP or psychiatrist.
![Two people communicating with each other](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Talk%20and%20listen.png?itok=FCsBaHm3)
A psychiatrist is a doctor who helps you with your mental health using talking and medicine.
![Person feeling sick](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Feel%20sick.png?itok=HEY-YcCH)
A side effect is an unpleasant effect of medicine on your body or thinking.
A side effect can make you feel unwell.
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To stay well it can help to connect with family and friends if that helps you.
They can support you if you start to have mental health problems again.
![Support group](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/support%20group%20.png?itok=cczIX9uJ)
To stay well you can also join community groups or support groups.
![Person working on a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Office%20Work%20%281%29.png?itok=Dkyy5KpO)
For more ideas about groups that you can join to stay well go to
https://www.idmhconnect.health/i-am-person-ID/services-mental-health
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To stay well it can also help to do activities that you enjoy.
![Woman sleeping](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Sleep%20.png?itok=jXComMT8)
It can help to have a healthy lifestyle which can include getting enough sleep.
![Person working on a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Office%20Work%20%281%29.png?itok=Dkyy5KpO)
For more ideas about what you can do to stay well go to
What to do if you start to notice mental health problems again
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It is normal for your feelings to change.
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Sometimes we have feelings that make us feel good.
Sometimes we have feelings that make us feel bad.
![Sad person](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Sad%20.png?itok=tLbeWE7w)
You might notice more feelings that make you feel bad.
![What time and date](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/When_.png?itok=oasFtzlX)
These feelings might last more than a few days.
For example you might feel
![Person upset](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Upset-7.png?itok=6t9I4pbn)
- Upset
- Sad
![Worried person](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/worry.png?itok=M9OMq-lN)
- Worried
![Person feeling down](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Withdrawn.png?itok=j8WPQ6lp)
- Scared
![Person confused](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Confused.png?itok=CPZyT0J2)
- Confused
![List](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/List.png?itok=ukA8WgRR)
Your discharge plan might also have a list of things to look out for that mean you need help for your mental health.
![Happy person](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/purpose.png?itok=_IzzVeLx)
If you start to notice mental health problems again there are things you can do.
![Medical bag with a cross inside. Followed by the words Emergency Help.](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Emergency%20Help%20icon%20%281%29.png?itok=IVgC-W6q)
If you are in a crisis click the Emergency Help button https://www.idmhconnect.health/
emergency-help/ER
![Supporting someone with mental illness](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/very%20upset%20.png?itok=oj71QCHW)
A crisis is when you are in danger or are very upset.
You are in danger if you could be hurt or injured.
![Communication](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Communication%201_0.png?itok=Km_5tLKD)
If you start to notice mental health problems again you can communicate with someone you trust.
![Plan](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Plan.png?itok=kczFz_Vn)
You can look at your discharge plan.
Your discharge plan might tell you what to do.
![Seeing a health worker](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/GP%20%28visiting%20your%20GP%29%20.png?itok=ZcdyuJXI)
You can make a time to see your GP.
![Appointment](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/appointment%20.png?itok=MC4csJai)
You can make a time to see your mental health worker.
![Person providing support](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Peer%20Support%201c.png?itok=hk8LKGXh)
Below is a list of information sheets and websites to support you to move on from services.
![Person working on a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Office%20Work%20%281%29.png?itok=Dkyy5KpO)
You can use this discharge planning sheet if you have been in hospital for your mental health.
For more information go to https://idmhconnect.health/my-easy-read-discharge-plan
![Person using the internet](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/Claim%20Online.png?itok=nNIw0kYt)
The NDIS website has information on recovery and who can help you.
For more information go to https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/
how-ndis-works/mental-health-and-ndis#
what-is-recovery
![Document](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read/public/media-image/worksheet%20.png?itok=NPPkN65Y)
Sometimes people move to new services at certain times in their life.
For example when you become an adult or grow older.
For more information go to https://idmhconnect.health/moving-services/ER2
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There are some tricky words on this Easy Read page.
For more information about these words go to https://www.idmhconnect.health/word-list