If you are having problems remembering to take your medication, the HealthSteps program has a ‘Reminders’ function that can be activated by clicking on it and requesting for email reminders.

If you are having problems with regards to the dose or side effects of your medication, some of the HealthSteps programs have Suggested Readings on dealing with side effects of medication or suggestions on what you can do if your illness is not responding to your medication. It is very important to discuss any concerns you have about your medication with your doctor.

The road to recovery is often not smooth and there are many ups and downs. If you find that you are having a bad day, many of the HealthSteps programs have Suggested Readings on dealing with bad days, which incorporate suggestions on how to manage a difficult patch. Furthermore, if you are finding that your illness is not responding to treatment, some of the HealthSteps programs have Suggested Readings on why your illness may not be responding to treatment and what other things could be going on. You may find that these Suggested Readings are sufficient to get you through some hard times.

In some instances, you may find that the extra Readings are not helpful and you need more support. In such circumstances, it is best to contact your clinician or mental health professional to provide you with the extra support you need.

In circumstances when you feel unsafe and there is a chance that you may hurt yourself or someone else, it is strongly recommended that you immediately make contact with an emergency service in your state. The emergency contact details for services in Australia are found by clicking on this link (make link to emergency page). If you live outside of Australia, the emergency numbers in your area can be found at the front of your phone book or you can go to the nearest hospital emergency department. The HealthSteps team is unfortunately not equipped to help in a crisis situation.