Consistency is a vital factor in any successful mental health treatment. When facing many different mental health difficulties, consistency with treatment will be what contributes towards one’s progress and recovery. In this blog, we will discuss 3 key points that highlight the importance of consistency in your mental health treatment.

 

  1. Building routine:
    1. To begin forming consistency, creating regular routines in and out of treatment are important. Routines can include establishing weekly appointments, maintaining medication use, practicing self-care, and maintaining engagement in treatment. Establishing and following routines provides you with a sense of control that can reduce anxiety, as well as allow you to depend on healthy contributions towards daily living.
  2. Forming Rapport
    1. Building rapport with your healthcare provider(s) is essential in overall treatment and progress. Consistent communication with your providers strengthens your alliance, which will contribute towards an increased understanding of ongoing needs, progress made, and needed adjustments towards treatment. Maintaining consistent engagement with your mental health provider allows them to provide the needed support and guidance to work towards recovery.
  3. Developing long-term progress 
    1. Achieving mental health goals requires a long-term commitment to observe consistent progress. Maintaining engagement in sessions, medication management, and use of coping skills consistently, contribute towards successful changes throughout one’s life. Consistent hard work will ultimately develop into your long-term progress.

 

Consistency in treatment remains one of the most pivotal factors towards progress and recovery. Developing consistency may not be the issue, but maintaining is the challenge. Through building routines, developing rapport, and committing to long-term progress you can develop.

Christopher Rodriguez
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