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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.

LinkedIn Learning

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