myCarepod app self management
We know that self-management of your health and wellness is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Self-management aims to empower people with health conditions, like spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, to manage their own physical and mental health. But what is self management?
- Self management starts by learning about your own health and more specifically any conditions you may have. You then learn to develop skills to manage your own health. Where possible it's important to know who the people are who can turn to for medical advice as well as holistic information on overall health and wellbeing.
- Many people will have a support circle, a group of people they can rely on for help with different aspects of their health management. offer information and support health and wellness advice build links , and working closely with your support circle are different ways you can practice self-management.
- It is very important for people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to self-manage as it helps to develop independence and improves your day-to-day life.
3 Top Tips for Starting Your Self-Management Journey
- Download the myCarepod app and begin using its different features as these have been specifically designed to help you learn how to self-manage your condition.
- Learning about your condition in detail is a necessary step to begin your self-management journey. This will help you understand your personal needs which will make it easier to fulfil them through self-management.
- Ask SBH Scotland and your healthcare providers questions about your treatment options, how to get more support, and anything you need to know to begin self-managing your health. You can also use the ‘Info & Links’ tab on the app to explore more options.
Self-management support that you can receive are:
- Education Courses
- One-to-One Coaching
- Website Guides (PoTS UK, The Health Foundation)
- Our myCarepod app is another resource you can use to begin self-managing as it gives you all the necessary tools you need. is important
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