Psychiatric Disabilities - Tips

• Psychiatric Disabilities - Tips
• Practise how to communicate what you need
  
• Keep written instructions with you like;
  
  
  o I have a psychiatric disability. I may become confused during emergency. Take me to a quiet corner. I should be fine in  approximately 10 minutes
  
  
  o I have a panic disorder. Give me this medicine (name of medication) located in my (purse, wallet, pocket, etc.)
• Try to know reactions like fear, panic attacks paranoia etc that you might have during and after a disaster
• Plan strategies for coping up with your reactions
  
• Keep with you the inputs from your friends, family and service providers in written
  
• Keep instructions with you for your treatment in case there is a need of hospitalization