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Supporting people who use substances - A brief guide for friends and family [English] Permalink Public

Helping people address their substance use involves helping them express and reach their goals. Anyone who has contact with people who may be using substances in harmful or risky ways has a unique opportunity to influence the way they think and feel about their use, and help them make changes to reduce the harms they are experiencing or causing in others. (English)

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Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (English) Colour

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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

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

Childhood Sexual Abuse - A Mental Health Issue [English] Permalink Public

Childhood sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on the victims throughout their childhood and into adulthood. The fact sheet outlines the lasting effects this can have and the available treatments for survivors of this abuse. (English)

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

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...