What is the purpose of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)?

The purpose of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is specifically to structure a plan for managing mental health crises. WRAP is a personalized, strengths-based tool that helps individuals identify their triggers, develop coping strategies, and establish a framework for recovery. It outlines specific actions that individuals can take to promote their wellness and address potential crises, ensuring that they have resources and support in place when they need it most.

In WRAP, individuals create a detailed plan that encompasses both daily strategies for maintaining wellness and specific actions to take during a crisis. This empowerment helps individuals gain control over their mental health and encourages proactive management of their wellbeing. By focusing on crisis management, WRAP aims to reduce the impact of mental health episodes and support sustained recovery.