Exploring Your Beliefs Directions: Think about your personal Go through the statements below and beliefs (positive and negative) about mark whether you agree or disagree. medication. These beliefs can be Share your answers with the group and influenced by things like family, culture, talk them through with members of your and personal experience. It can help to support and treatment team. be aware of and understand your beliefs. STATEMENT AGREE DISAGREE I understand how medication is likely to help me. I don’t need to take medication once I feel better. For me, the good things about medication outweigh the bad. I am worried the impact of side effects. In my culture, taking medication is frowned upon. Medications have not helped me in the past. It is too hard to remember to take all my medications. When my family, loved ones, or members of my treatment team want to be involved in my medication, it’s because they are concerned about me. I don’t need medication to deal with my mental health condition. Medication can help me achieve my goals. It is embarrassing to take medication. Other: Other: Medication Thoughts and Strategies It may be helpful to talk to your doctor or other treatment team members about the way you think about medication. Write down beliefs you have and consider
Exploring Your Beliefs Directions: Think about your personal beliefs (positive and negative) about medication. These beliefs can be influenced by things like family, culture, and personal experience. It can help to be aware of and understand your beliefs. Go through the statements below and mark whether you agree or disagree. Share your answers with the group and talk them through with members of your support and treatment team. STATEMENT AGREE DISAGREE I understand how medication is likely to help me. I don’t need to take medication once I feel better. For me, the good things about medication outweigh the bad. I am worried the impact of side effects. In my culture, taking medication is frowned upon. Medications have not helped me in the past. It is too hard to remember to take all my medications. When my family, loved ones, or members of my treatment team want to be involved in my medication, it’s because they are concerned about me. I don’t need medication to deal with my mental health condition. Medication can help me achieve my goals. It is embarrassing to take medication. Other: Other: Medication Thoughts and Strategies It may be helpful to talk to your doctor or other treatment team members about the way you think about medication. Write down beliefs you have and consider
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