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Relapse

A relapse occurs when a person is affected again by a condition that affected them in the past. This could be a medical condition such as depression, bipolar disorder or an addiction to a drug. For example, if someone who had problems with alcohol were to give up alcohol and then later start drinking again, this drinking might be considered a relapse.

Risk Assessment

This is a record of any risks that are associated with working with you. This can feel daunting and uneasy for some people and can be a difficult area to discuss. Usually, this will contain information about any known risks that are apparent to the professionals who are working with you. It generally covers areas such as risk to self, risk to public, risk to family, risk to children and risk of exploitation. For instance, someone who has had suicidal thoughts, or who has attempted suicide would come under the category of risk to themselves.

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