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Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook [English] Permalink Public

Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook is a self-care manual to help you cope with your health condition so that you can enjoy your life more. Individual workbooks: Relaxation, Managing Worry, Activating Your Life, Solving Problems, Managing Depressive Thinking, Managing Anger, and Relationship Building. [NOTE: Coil Binding at $1.00 per booklet charged back to order cost centre.] (English)

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This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Relaxation (external), Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Managing Worry (external), Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Activating Your Life (external), Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Solving Problems (external), Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Managing Depressive Thinking (external), Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Managing Anger (external), Positive Coping with Health Conditions, A Self-Care Workbook - Relationship Building (external).

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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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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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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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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Methamphetamine [English] Permalink Public

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

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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

Crisis Line Phone Numbers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Poster containing the most common crisis line phone numbers in British Columbia. (English) Colour

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

Family Support Services [English] Permalink Public

Support services for family, friends, and natural support of adults with mental health or substance use concerns. (English) Colour