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Delirium and Nutrition [English] Permalink Public

Delirium can make it hard for a person to stay awake to eat, focus on eating and swallow food. This pamphlet gives answers to questions you may have when someone you can for has delirium. (English) Colour

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...

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...

Mental Health and Substance Use - Services and Resources (Chilliwack) [English] Permalink Public

Community services and resources for people in Chilliwack including Emergency and Addiction Services, Shelters, Transitional Housing, Free Meals, Victim Supports, Counselling, Grief Supports, LGBTQ+ Supports, Services for Child and Youth, Services for Women, Showers and Laundry, Income and Employment Assistance, Health and Wellness Clinics, Groceries, Food Hampers, Clothing, Drug and Alcohol Resources, and Recovery Homes. (English) Colour

Tea and Talk (Burnaby) [English] Permalink Public

Tea and Talk is a program that runs once a week in Burnaby. It is for people who get service from Burnaby Mental Health and Substance Use Services. The group talks about a wide variety of topics related to mental wellness and recovery. Coffee, tea and snacks are served. (English) Colour

Depression and Aging [English] Permalink Public

For older adults and their families: Information on signs of depression, self-care, antidepressant medicines, and resources available. (English) Colour

Anxiety and Relaxation [English] Permalink Public

For older adults and their families: Ways to manage stress such as how to do deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. (English) Colour

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...

Welcome to the Medical Behavior Unit (N53) (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to work with you, your family and significant others to help you become stable enough for you to you return home or support you in preparation for longer-term placement (English) Colour

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...