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What is a Personalized Mental Health Treatment Plan?

If you are receiving mental health care, the treatment plan is a key document that you will develop in collaboration with your treatment provider. The treatment plan lists your treatment goals, the types of interventions that will be used, and how outcomes would be measured. In addition to these generic elements of a treatment plan, a personalized treatment plan also incorporates your strengths, needs, vision of your own recovery, and desired quality of life.  6 key elements of a treatment plan A successful personalized treatment plan has the following six attributes (Adams & Grieder, 2005): Is centered on your goals and values Respects your experience in dealing with your mental health issues Addresses not only managing symptoms but also learning to successfully cope with life’s challenges and building resilience Empowers you to move toward self-management of your mental illness Focuses on positive functioning in a variety of roles and building positive relationships Is oriented t