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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder [English] Permalink Public

As the name suggests, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is type of mental illness made up of two components: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are persistent, intrusive, and cause the person much distress and discomfort; compulsions, therefore, are carried out in a bid to reduce these anxious, guilty or shameful feelings. (English)

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

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder [English] Permalink Public

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects people who have gone through a traumatic event in their lives such as a disastrous earthquake, war, rape, a car or plane accident, or physical violence. The anxiety associated with the event can become so persistent and relentless that it interferes with one's day-to-day functioning. (English)

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

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...

7 Numbers for Early Dementia (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

7 numbers a person with dementia living in the Fraser Health region needs to address any health concerns and access dementia information and services. (English) Colour

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Community Chronic Pain Program (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our program focuses on your needs. We help you take control of your pain as a way to improve your health and quality of life. The program is offered once a week for 8 weeks. You learn about chronic pain and how it effects well being. (English) Colour

Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinics [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has a list of clinics that can help people with dizziness and balance problems. It also explains how different types of healthcare professionals can help, and where to find more information. (English) Colour

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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English, Chinese - Simplified, German, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi

Burnaby Mental Health Substance Use Centre (Burnaby) [English] Permalink Public

Our centre offers services for people 19 years and older. Our approach is oriented towards recovery. We understand that each person's recovery journey is different. Here we describe the range of services we offer. (English) Colour