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Suicide [English] Permalink Public

Suicide rates have been rising in Canada for many decades, especially among the youth and the elderly. This fact sheet covers warning signs, suicide facts, and suggestions on how to help. (English)

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

Improving Mental Health [English] Permalink Public

While society always promotes the importance of good physical health, there needs to be an increased focus on positive mental health. This fact sheet includes tips for improving one's mental health and reducing stress. (English)

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

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...

Anxiety Disorders [English] Permalink Public

Anxiety is the most common form of mental disorder and can take many forms. Major types of anxiety disorders include phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. This fact sheet includes detailed disorder information, as well as tips for speaking with your doctor and a relaxation technique. (English)

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

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...

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...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) [English] Permalink Public

Many people report feeling sadder in late autumn and winter, blaming this tendency on the shortening of daylight hours and colder temperatures. However, some people develop a more intense sadness known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression. SAD is characterized by symptoms of lethargy, decreased interest in and withdrawal from usual activities, oversleeping, and overeating. (English)

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

Supporting a Friend or Family Member with a Mental Disorder [English] Permalink Public

Mental healthcare professionals are recognizing that support from friends and families is one of the best ways to help someone who is ill. This fact sheet covers some of the things that family and friends can do to assist in the treatment and recovery of someone suffering from mental illness. (English)

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

Mental Disorders in Children and Youth [English] Permalink Public

Reports from many jurisdictions indicate that the burden of suffering imposed by children & youth mental health problems and disorders is not diminishing. This fact sheet discusses the signs of mental illness in children and youth and what parents can do to help. (English)

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

Community Mental Health Services Occupational Therapy - Helping Seniors Live Life to the Fullest (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This service is for you if you are *a senior, *live with mental health issues, *are a current clients of Community Geriatric Mental Health Services, and *live in one of these cities - Burnaby, Coquitalm, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, or Pitt Meadows. (English) Colour