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Postpartum Depression [English] Permalink Public

Childbearing is usually marked with celebration, but families and the broader community may forget that this can be a stressful time for a mother. Sometimes, the experience can be so disorganized and exhausting that the woman becomes too sad, anxious or overwhelmed to get back to her normal life. This can be a sign of postpartum depression. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/po...

Learn About Depression [English] Permalink Public

Most people have felt depressed at some time in their lives, but for most of these people the depressed moods are brief and disappear on their own. When a case of the “blues” won’t pass after a couple of weeks and begins to interfere with aspects of life, the low mood is usually a sign of clinical depression. Read about different types of depression, risk factors, and possible treatments in this fact sheet. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/de...

Bipolar Disorder [English] Permalink Public

When mood fluctuations become so extreme that the person feels like their mood state shifts through low and high periods, this can indicate the presence of bipolar disorder. Formerly known as manic-depression, bipolar disorder is a form of clinical depression. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/bi...

Valproic Acid and Divalproex [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet describes the medicine; how it works, how to take it, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Managing Grief and Loss: When someone dies (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The death of a loved one, family member, or a friend can be one of the most stressful events that happen in life. When death is sudden or unexpected, feelings of shock can be overwhelming. Even when a person has been ill for some time and death is expected, it can still be hard. This booklet is meant to help you through the next days, weeks, and months ahead; explain aspects of grief and loss; help you support others, such as children, through grief. COMPANION MATERIALS: Grief Counselling and Support Services (265397), Suggested Books on Bereavement for All Ages (265398), BC After a Death Checklist (216245). (English) Colour

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Grief Counselling and Support Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet lists some resources available in the lower mainland. COMPANION MATERIALS: Grief Counselling and Support Services (265397), Suggested Books on Bereavement for All Ages (265398), BC After a Death Checklist (216245), MAiD: A support guide for people requesting MAiD, their families and friends (460459). (English) Colour

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet describes the medicine how it works, how to take it, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Public Health Agency of Canada's Your guide to a healthy pregnancy includes information about diet, exercise, prenatal care, physical and emotional well-being, breastfeeding and preparing for the birth of your newborn. (English)

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https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/docume...

Coping: When someone in your family has Psychosis [English] Permalink Public

A booklet containing helpful suggestions for family and friends to help them cope with and support a person struggling with psychosis. (English)

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https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/downloads/1-EPI-Copi...

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Your Life and Recovery Journey Workbook [English] Permalink Public

This workbook is to support you in exploring your wellness, create strategies or plans to help you stay well and pursue the life you want. This is your life so use the parts of the workbook that are helpful to you and leave the parts that are not. (English)

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https://peersupportcsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023...