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Aphasia - Information about Loss of Language (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Aphasia (or dysphasia) is a breakdown in normal language function. This pamphlet provides additional information on what it is, what you might notice, what you can do, and how speech therapy can help. (English) Colour

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English (255852), Chinese - Simplified (262273), Punjabi (262274)

Acquired Apraxia of Speech - Information about Uncoordinated Speech (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that causes difficulty with initiating and sequencing the sounds in words. This pamphlet contains information on what you might notice should you have apraxia, what you can do, and how speech language pathology can help. (English) Colour

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English (262269), Chinese - Simplified (262270), Punjabi (262271)

Dysarthria - About Slurred Speech (Fraser Health) [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.

Dysarthria is difficulty speaking due to weakness, slowness, or incoordination of the muscles used for speech (mouth, face, voice, and breathing).This pamphlet contains information on what you might notice should you have dysarthria, what you can do, and how speech language pathology can help. (English) Colour

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English (255854), Chinese - Simplified (262267), Punjabi (262268)

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

Therapeutic Recreation - Engaging Hands, Hearts and Minds (Mission Memorial Hospital, Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Therapeutic Recreation is a process or intervention that uses recreation, leisure and play as tools to improve or maintain one’s quality of life. (English) Colour

Acute Home Treatment Program (Langley, Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

The Acute Home treatment Program (AHTP) is designed to provide short-term acute psychiatric nursing care for patients in their home setting. This pamphlet explains how one can qualify for this program and what services AHTP can deliver. (English) Colour

Psychiatry Program - Discharge Planning (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a listing of related programs and support resources for mental health patients in the Surrey area. (English) Black & White

Psychiatric In-Patient Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview of general information about the unit and the psychiatric services provided to support your treatment and care. (English) Colour