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Caring for a Person with Dementia (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

Dementia is defined as a progressive and degenerative disease caused by a number of different conditions. Occupational Therapy can help identify and improve the ability of people with dementia to perform daily activities. This pamphlet provides many useful suggestions for how a home can be made safer for those suffering from this condition. (English) Colour

Substance Use Services (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Concerned about your alcohol or drug use? Tired of trying to make a change and not succeeding? Affected by someone else’s use? We Can Help! We offer our clients and community members: free counselling, referrals, education, and group sessions. (English) Colour

Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public

Bipolar disorder is an illness in which people have mood swings that are out of proportion with what is going on in their lives. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Depression - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public

Depression is a mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, sadness, and disappointment. It can occur occasionally, or it can be a more severe condition affecting one's ability to function or to feel pleasure. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Schizophrenia - A Guide for the First Nations Community [English] Permalink Public

Schizophrenia is a disease that affects a person’s thinking, emotions, and sensory perception (e.g., vision or hearing). These symptoms make it difficult for the person to tell what is real from what is not real. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Delta Elderhealth Services (Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This program within the Delta Hospital is for seniors needing specialized services. These include a dementia clinic, chronic disease and medication education, falls and injury prevention, and dietary counseling. (English) Black & White

Stress (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Stress is a physiological response of the body to any demand being placed upon it at any given time. When stress continues over a long period of time, the effects can compromise a person's physical and mental well-being. This pamphlet discusses the importance of understanding the source of stress, as well as coping and prevention strategies. (English) Colour

Schizophrenia (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Schizophrenia is a biological disorder of the brain resulting in three main conditions: delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders. It is often confused with multiple personality disorder, an entirely different psychiatric disorder. (English) Black & White

Myths of Mental Illness (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

In spite of the fact that every Canadian knows someone who has been or will be affected by mental illness, few people know very much about it. This pamphlet details some of these myths and things that we can do to prevent these myths from spreading. (English) Black & White

Mental Illness and Work (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The term "work" can mean the workplace or the act of working, what we do at our jobs. The pamphlet discusses the importance of employers and workplaces to promote the best possible mental health amongst their employees. (English) Black & White