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Coping with Mental Health Crises and Emergencies [English] Permalink Public

When dealing with a mental health crisis or emergency, intervention by people or agencies other than one's physician may be required. If there is a severe enough disruption in one's ability to maintain a basic level of functioning, it may require the support of a mental health emergency team or, in some cases, the assistance of the police. This fact sheet discusses the ways in which family can help and the rights of individuals involuntarily admitted to a specific health centre. (English)

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

Understanding Substance Use [English] Permalink Public

Psychoactive substances include alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, some medications, and caffeine. How these substances are used, how often they are used, how much is used, and the settings in which they are used all contribute to how each substance affects the body and mind. This fact sheet provides examples of this and information on how to minimize the harm associated with using these substances. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/understandi...

Methamphetamine [English] Permalink Public

A fact sheet on the effects and reasons for use of this synthetic drug. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/m...

Clozapine [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

Lithium [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

Aripiprazole [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

Olanzapine [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

Constipation from Clozapine - Treating with PEG and Sennosides [English] Permalink Public

Clozapine slows down your gut and causes constipation. To keep from getting constipated, follow the instructions on this sheet after talking with your doctor or pharmacist. (English) Colour

S.E.L.F. Toolkit - Adolescent Version [English] Permalink Public

An interactive tool for children and their care providers to identify stressors, early warning signs, and tools to feel better. Includes a personal safety plan and safety plan for passes. (English)

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https://keltymentalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/r...

S.E.L.F. Toolkit - Kids' Version [English] Permalink Public

An interactive tool for children and their care providers to identify stressors, early warning signs, and tools to feel better. Includes a personal safety plan and safety plan for passes. (English)

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https://keltymentalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/r...