Meta Voice Toolkit (BAD) + Youth Self‑Harm Resource Pack
Purpose. Give people and supporters practical, compassionate tools they can use today. The BAD toolkit adapts Meta Voice to cognitive‑behavioural practice; the Youth Pack centres safety, language, and joined‑up response across home, school, and services.
Terminology: We use Bipolar Affective Disorder (BAD), the UK/Scotland term; elsewhere this is often called bipolar disorder.
Who it’s for
- Individuals living with Bipolar Affective Disorder (BAD) (and supporters).
- Young people who self‑harm (and parents/carers/teachers who want to respond safely).
- Practitioners who need concise, credible artefacts to align care.
What’s inside
A) Meta Voice Toolkit for BAD
- Daily regulation scripts (morning/evening check‑ins; energy, sleep, and rhythm prompts).
- Thought records & meta‑dialogue (catching loops; reframing; “wise helper” prompts).
- Mood & risk trackers (gentle, low‑burden logs; weekly patterns; trigger mapping).
- Crisis cues (early‑warning signs; pre‑agreed next steps; short escalation notes).
- Appointment companion (1‑page brief: goals, questions, meds history, adjustments).
B) Youth Self‑Harm Resource Pack
- Safety planning sheets (coping steps, people/places, environmental safety).
- Calm steps (short, sensory‑first options; grounding; planning for after).
- Language do/don’ts (what helps; what harms; scripts for difficult moments).
- Parent/carer & teacher guides (practical support, boundaries, follow‑up).
- Signposting & advocacy letters (clear requests; reasonable adjustments; next actions).
How to use
- Start small: pick one page (safety plan or daily check‑in) and make it usable this week.
- Map signals: note 2–3 early signs and pre‑agree the first step you’ll take.
- Write it down: use the 1‑page brief for appointments and keep copies.
- Review weekly: keep what helps; drop what doesn’t; add one new step at a time.
- Escalate kindly: if agreed timeframes slip, use the short escalation notes.
Tone & ethics
Human‑led, non‑judgemental, trauma‑aware. Clear consent, plain language, and accessibility‑first design.
Safeguarding: These materials support—not replace—clinical advice. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, contact emergency services. If you’re unsure but worried, reach out to local crisis lines or professional services for guidance.
What’s next (downloads)
- BAD Toolkit (scripts, records, trackers, crisis cues, companion brief).
- Youth Self‑Harm Pack (safety plan, calm steps, language guides, letters).