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Schizophrenia (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Schizophrenia is a biological disorder of the brain resulting in three main conditions: delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders. It is often confused with multiple personality disorder, an entirely different psychiatric disorder. (English) Black & White

Myths of Mental Illness (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

In spite of the fact that every Canadian knows someone who has been or will be affected by mental illness, few people know very much about it. This pamphlet details some of these myths and things that we can do to prevent these myths from spreading. (English) Black & White

Mental Illness and Work (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The term "work" can mean the workplace or the act of working, what we do at our jobs. The pamphlet discusses the importance of employers and workplaces to promote the best possible mental health amongst their employees. (English) Black & White

Mental Illness in the Family (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Having a family member with a mental illness can be very stressful. There are many different kinds of illness and each has its own symptoms. This pamphlet discusses how to cope with mental illness in the context of supporting family members. (English) Black & White

Depression and Bipolar Disorder (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Depression is a mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, sadness, and disappointment. Bipolar disorder causes cycles of moods, including periods of depression, normal mood, and mania. The causes, signs, and treatment of these two conditions are covered in this pamphlet. (English) Black & White

What You Can Do To Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet outlines four things you can do to prevent falls. These include starting an exercise program, having a health care professional review your medicines, having your vision checked, and making your home safer. (English) Colour

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Caring for Your Surgical Drain [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet on surgical drains including information on the purpose of drains, when to empty them, and how to check and maintain them. The pamphlet also contains a drainage record table to enable you to keep track of the fluid emptied from your collection device. (English) Colour

Finding Health Information Online (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

There is a great amount of medical information available on the Internet, but not all of it is reliable. Knowing where to find trustworthy information is half the battle. This brochure will lead you to reliable medical websites where you can find the health information you are looking for. (English) Colour

Pain Assessment Diary (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a number of tables and forms that one can use not only to track your own degree and frequency of pain, but also as a means of providing a richer, more detailed accounting when you visit your doctor. (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