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Health Self Advocacy

Health Self Advocacy

Be your own advocate

Everyone has the right to good health

Regardless of your background, knowing how to be a self-advocate is essential. Self-advocacy is the ability to speak-up for yourself and the things that are important to you. Self-advocacy means you are able to ask for what you need and want and tell people about your thoughts and feelings.
Learn how to speak for yourself in a medical setting

Important Questions to ask your Doctor for Self-Advocacy

  • What healthcare screening is appropriate for me?
  • Vaccines?
  • Pap smear?
  • Mammogram?
  • How is my blood pressure?
  • What can I do to prevent myself from getting sexually transmitted infections?

If you have a medical condition, consider asking:

  • Please tell me more about my medical issue?
  • What treatment options are available and what do you recommend for me?

If you are on medications, consider asking:

  • What side effects should I be looking for?
  • How long should I take this medication?

Mental Health Self-help

Welltrack Boost

You have free on-demand access to Welltrack Boost. Digital self-help tools you can use on your own device and schedule. Take control of your mental health and happiness.

Take charge of your mental health with the MoodCheck tool.

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