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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...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...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...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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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/understandi...Methamphetamine [English] Permalink Public
A fact sheet on the effects and reasons for use of this synthetic drug. (English)
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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/m...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
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265397Clinical Counsellor: Surrey-Newton Urgent and Primary Care Centre (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public
Describes the services the clinical counsellor offers and how they work with your care team. (English) Colour
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266662Go The Distance Virtual Day Programs [English] Permalink Public
Go the Distance is for older adults who cannot attend a regular Day Program in person. (English) Colour
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266801Counsellor: Port Moody Urgent and Primary Care Centre (Port Moody) [English] Permalink Public
Describes the services the counsellor offers and how they work with your care team. (English) Colour
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267902Bringing Unregulated Substances into Fraser Health Buildings – A message from people with lived and living experience with drug use [English] Permalink Public
People with lived and living experience with drug use helped develop the messaging in this handout. It tells you what you can expect from staff when you visit a Fraser Health building with your unregulated substances. (English) Colour
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English (268461), Hindi (268464), Punjabi (268462), Urdu (268463)
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