Mental Health and Behavior: Harmful Involvement with Substances and/or Gambling URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0015.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: We recognize that harmful involvement with substances and/or gambling is a problem for individuals and their families and friends. We feel that it is important for people to have access to community resources that support people who are struggling with this involvement or that of someone they care about. Aggression - Could This Be You? URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0347.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: Abuse is not only physical violence. Power, control, and emotional as well as verbal abuse are signs of a serious problem. Helpful Information After A Loved One Dies URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0617.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: It is important that you call family members and close friends. You will need someone with you to help plan the next few days. Mental Health Day Treatment Program URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0662.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: If you are considering or are about to begin the Day Treatment Program you probably have a lot of questions. The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with some answers to those questions. Feelings...Now that your Baby is Born (English) URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/publichealth/content/pubs/01-11925%20Feelings.pdf Description: Making Changes: A book for Women in Abusive Relationships (English) URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/publichealth/content/pubs/01-11582%20Making%20Changes.pdf Description: Dating Violence--What is It? (English) URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/publichealth/content/pubs/Dating1.pdf Description: Dating Violence: Warning Signs (English) URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/publichealth/content/pubs/Dating2.pdf Description: Dating Violence: Can I Stop It? (English) URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/publichealth/content/pubs/Dating3.pdf Description: Dating Violence: What Are My Rights? (English) URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/publichealth/content/pubs/Dating4.pdf Description: What's is Problem Gambling? URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/WhatIsProblemGambling/Introduction/ Description: Introduction What's Gambling? URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/WhatIsProblemGambling/Gambling/ Description: Problem Gambling? URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/WhatIsProblemGambling/ProblemGambling/ Description: Five Questions about Your Gambling URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/WhatIsProblemGambling/5Questions/ Description: Gambling Help Line URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/HowCanWeHelp/HelpLine/ Description: Toll-Free Number How Can We Help URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/HowCanWeHelp/ Description: Problem Gambling Help Information Is there a Problem? URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/IsThereAProblem/ Description: Problem Gambling Help Information, Questionaires, Ask the Expert, The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) Questionaire, What's Current with Gambling Problem Services URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/WhatsCurrent/ Description: Online Magazine Link, What's new with our Services What stresses us out? URL: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/mentalhealth/stress.htm Description: The Family, Being a carer, School problems, Poverty, Social Hardship and Homelessness, Alchol, drug and solvent misuse, Physical and Sexual abuse, Depression, Suicide. Positive steps to feeling better URL: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/mentalhealth/positive.htm Description: Life's not always easy. There will always be stresses like exams, love stuff, family and friends - that's life, but don't let them get you down. Find out what works for you and try things out for yourself - make your own choices! Take some positive steps to look after your mental health Employment and Education Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0789.pdf Description: Employment and Education Resources. Department of Community Services. Lake City Industries. Mental Health Vocational Services QEII. General Community Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0791.pdf Description: Self Help Connection. MISA. Citizenship and Immigration. Halifax Regional Municipality Information Line. Cobequid Multi-Service Centre. Housing Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0792.pdf Description: Housing Resources. Department of Community Services. Metro Community Housing Association. Metro Regional Housing Authority. Support Services Group Co-operative. Legal Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0793.pdf Description: Legal Resources. Nova Scotia Legal Aid. Dalhousie Legal Aid. Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Reach Nova Scotia. Coverdale Centre. Resources for Addictions URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0794.pdf Description: Resources for Addictions. A list of organizations and their phone numbers for people with addictions. Self Help Connection, Detox, CHOICES, Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services, and more. Resources for Family Members URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0795.pdf Description: Resources for Family Members. Nova Scotia Hospital, Abbie J. Lane Mental Health Services, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Self Help Connection, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia. Resources for Victims of Abuse and Violence URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0796.pdf Description: Resources for Victims of Abuse and Violence. Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, Adsum House, Bryony House, Bryony Worth Group, Chrysalis House. Specialized Resources for Mental Health Consumers URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0797.pdf Description: Specialized Resources for Mental Health Consumers. Nova Scotia Hospital (NSH), Emergency Psychiatric Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Early Psychosis Program, Mobile Crisis Intervention Service. Transportation Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0799.pdf Description: Transportation Resources. Metro Transit, Access-A-Bus, Callow Wheelchair Buses, Salvation Army Family Services, Y-Taxi for the disabled, Help Line. Bereavement Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0788.pdf Description: Self Help Connection, Bereavement Group for the Widowed, Separated, Divorced, or Widowed Support Group, Bedford United Church, Halifax Chinese Christian Church. Problem Gambling Services Home Page URL: http://www.gov.ns.ca/heal/gambling/ Description: Problem Gambling Services provides planning, funding, and administration within a public/private partnering model for projects and services for information, prevention, treatment and research in the area of problem gambling. Assertiveness URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0740.pdf Description: Being assertive means: Standing up for yourself and your rights. Feeling comfortable when you honestly let your feelings and opinions be known. Acting in your own best interest while showing respect for yourself and others. Being aggressive (opposite to assertive) means: Standing up for your rights while violating another’s. Expressing your feelings in a way that hurts another. Achieving what you want at the expense of others. Be Alert to More Serious Side Effects of Medications URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0741.pdf Description: Medications can cause very serious side effects that need to be reported promptly. This may never be a problem to you. Please let your doctor or nurse know immediately if you have any of these side effects: A rash appears suddenly over your body when you start taking a new medication or if you have been taking a medication for a while. Unable to pass your urine, painful urination, or unable to control your bladder. Hot, dry and flushed skin. A seizure. Boundaries URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0742.pdf Description: You have your own feelings, thoughts, opinions and responsibilities. They are not based on another person’s. A boundary is the dividing line between you and another person. We are all different emotionally, mentally and physically. When you have no boundaries, you can become mixed up with someone’s feelings or needs and think they are your own. You may have very rigid boundaries and not let anyone near you or your feelings. The goal is to have flexible boundaries based on people and situations in your life. With a healthy set of boundaries, you will not feel responsible for another’s feelings or thoughts. Coping with the Symptoms of Anxiety URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0744.pdf Description: After you were checked out physically to rule out any heart or medical problems, you were diagnosed as having anxiety or panic attacks. You know that dealing with the symptoms of anxiety can be a challenge. In turn, feeling these unpleasant symptoms can make your anxiety worse. You need to break the cycle. Here are some of the symptoms you may have, the fears you have about them and the ways you can challenge them. Dealing with Relapse URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0745.pdf Description: Relapse means that the symptoms you had before you were treated have returned. It can also mean a loss of function in your daily life and activities. Relapse occurs very commonly with illness. The best time to plan for a relapse is when your symptoms are well controlled. Emergency Planning for Families URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0746.pdf Description: We strongly recommend that you have an emergency plan ready for crisis episodes: 1. Have a list of phone numbers handy for: the police, the doctor, the psychiatrist and an emergency centre for psychiatric admissions. 2. Ahead of time, ask your relative’s doctor or psychiatrist which hospital to go to in case of an emergency. Getting a Good Night’s Sleep URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0747.pdf Description: A number of things can cause trouble sleeping. A poor night’s sleep can be influenced by how you think and how you act. It can be caused by the events in your life or by what you are thinking. Your thoughts are very important in helping you get a good night’s sleep. Helpful Things to Say to Build My Self Esteem URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0748.pdf Description: I appreciate every moment of my life. I will accept myself without conditions. I am a patient and compassionate person. I look at life in an up-beat way. I eagerly accept new challenges. I am loving and good to myself. I am worthy to love and be loved. Managing the Symptoms of Your Illness URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0749.pdf Description: Managing the Symptoms of Your Illness Medication Side Effects URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0750.pdf Description: You may or may not have side effects from your medications. Some side effects go away after a short period of time. We have listed some of the most common side effects and how you can deal with them. Motivation URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0751.pdf Description: Motivation includes having the desire, energy, willingness and the ability to be involved in the daily activities of life. At times, your illness may decrease your motivation to take part in life to the fullest. When you are not motivated, you are more likely to be inactive and your health will suffer. Your health will improve if you are motivated and active. Patient Discharge Check List URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0752.pdf Description: At home, you will need to know what to do if you start to have problems. It is important to contact your doctor or community team member if: • Your symptoms are getting worse. • You are having early warning signs of your illness. • You are having difficulty with side effects from your medications. • You feel very discouraged or have thoughts of suicide. • You feel like losing control and/or hurting someone. • You have run out of your medication. • You plan to become pregnant or are pregnant. Relaxation Skills URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0753.pdf Description: Deep Breathing Exercise. Find a comfortable quiet spot. You can sit or lie down. Close your eyes. Take a deep slow cleansing breath in and out. Now focus on breathing in normal regular breaths. Let your breathing come from your diaphragm. Lay your hands on your stomach and feel it rise and fall to the rhythm of your breathing. When you start to feel relaxed, focus only on your breathing. Let all the thoughts that come to you go out with the breath you exhale. Do this for 5-10 minutes 3-4 times each day. Self Esteem URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0754.pdf Description: Self-esteem includes how you think and feel about yourself. There are many factors that influence your self-esteem. How you were raised, your school life, work life and close relationships all play a part in self-esteem. Your self-esteem affects the quality of your life. Stages of Dealing with Mental Illness URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0755.pdf Description: If a family member or friend has been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is important for you to know about the stages you may go through. These stages are similar to the stages of grief and they slowly lead to acceptance. You may go through some of these stages. Substance Abuse URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0756.pdf Description: People often use alcohol or drugs to make themselves feel better. Addiction occurs when substances become the focus of your life. All your energy and time is spent thinking about substances. You use them because you have to and you find it takes more and more of the substance to get the same effect you received in the past. Symptoms of Stress URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0757.pdf Description: Symptoms of Stress Difficulty relaxing. Unable to enjoy life. Bad temper. Problems with sleep. Bad dreams. Feeling tired. Trouble with thinking clearly. Trouble with focusing clearly. The Importance of Your Medication URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0758.pdf Description: The Importance of Taking Your Medication Taking your medication is an important part of your treatment. Not taking your medication can lead to a setback. This can cause repeated and longer admissions to the hospital, and a longer recovery time. Here are some reasons why some people do not take their medication: Activity Schedule URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0760.pdf Description: People who are ill often lose interest in their usual activities. It is important to make an activity schedule to remind you of things to do each day. Bipolar Disorder URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0761.pdf Description: What is Bipolar Disorder? In the past, it was called Manic Depression because of the different moods involved. People with Bipolar Disorder may have great highs (mania) and great lows (depression). There is also a milder form of mania (hypomania). Cleanliness URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0762.pdf Description: Sometimes people have difficulty remembering to do simple things when they are ill. Here is a guide to help you with your daily routine. Brush teeth at least 2 times a day. Wash face daily. Shave daily (men). Communication Skills URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0763.pdf Description: Sometimes you may have difficulty speaking to certain people. It is especially difficult if you are upset by something someone said or did, and you want to let this person know how you feel. It is important to express how you feel or you may begin to feel resentment. This can then lead to stress and angry outbursts. Coping with Symptoms of Depression URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0764.pdf Description: These guidelines will help you cope with the symptoms of depression: Loss of interest, lack of energy and decreased activity. Make a list of activities to do during the day. (see handout Activity Schedule) Follow the list as much as you can. Do not compare how you behave and feel now with the way you were before youbecame depressed. Ask for encouagement from others and reward yourself for your efforts. Break a difficult task down into simple steps. Early Warning Signs of Depression Relapse URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0767.pdf Description: The severity of your depression may be reduced if you are aware of the early signs of relapse. You can seek treatment early if you know the early signs of depression. Early Warning Signs of Mania Relapse URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0768.pdf Description: Be aware of the early warning signs of mania. Seeking early medical treatment may decrease the severity of your relapse. Exercise URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0769.pdf Description: It is often difficult to think about exercising when you are ill. You may feel like you do not want to go out and you do not want to see other people. There are benefits to regular exercise when you do not feel well. Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Guilt & Shame URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0770.pdf Description: No one is perfect. People make mistakes. You may feel you have done something that went against your beliefs, or some rule. When we feel we have done something wrong, we often look negatively at ourselves. We may think of ourselves as “bad”. We might think, “If people really knew me they would not like me”. Because we feel ashamed, we often keep the event secret. There are things you can do if you have feelings of guilt or shame. Handling Criticism & Disapproval URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0771.pdf Description: Criticism is an observation made by someone else about you. Someone may criticize you about something; however, this does not mean that his or her criticism is true. Ask yourself, “Does that person have the right to criticize me”? Journal Writing URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0772.pdf Description: Not everyone is comfortable writing out his/her thoughts and feelings. Writing things down can be useful in trying to reduce stress. It can also help you to increase your selfawareness about how you are feeling. You can keep your journal private or use it when talking to a member of the treatment team. Learning URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0773.pdf Description: Often when people are ill or under stress, their ability to learn is affected. You may find you do not understand simple instructions. You may also find you have difficulty concentrating. Leisure URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0774.pdf Description: Our days can be very busy. We do many things (for example, personal care, homemaking, working, parenting and schooling). Sometimes we oversleep, use street drugs or alcohol, or keep ourselves very busy. These activities may be done as a way of avoiding problems or avoiding responsibilities such as work or leisure. Depression URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0766.pdf Description: Depression is a word used to describe a time when a person feels sad, often to the point of feeling worthless or hopeless. You will need professional help when the depressed mood persists and interferes with your daily life. Managing at Home URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0777.pdf Description: This guide may be of some help to you if you are having difficulty organizing yourself at home. Managing Your Bowels URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0779.pdf Description: You may find that less activity and a change in diet may affect your bowels during your hospital stay. Positive Self URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0780.pdf Description: Negative thoughts can be a sign of your illness. Often people will think, “I can not do anything right”. Try to change your thinking to something more positive such as, “I do lots of things well”. If you have negative thinking, this exercise may be of some help to you. Positive self-talk can be a useful tool to use during your illness. Problem Solving URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0781.pdf Description: This exercise will help you learn how to solve problems on your own. Self Awareness URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0782.pdf Description: Getting to know yourself can be helpful during your stay in hospital. Here are some ideas that might help you increase your self-awareness. Setting Goals URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0783.pdf Description: Setting goals will help you to take an active part in your illness. Goals should be something you can accomplish, and must have meaning to you. Think about things you would like to do, change, or learn. Goals can be things you want to change personally, at home, or at work. You should have long-term and short-term goals. Should and Must Thinking URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0784.pdf Description: We all make mistakes in life. Try not to think that failing at something means you are a failure. Accept that it is okay to fail and make mistakes. Look at what you can learn from the experience that can help you to grow. Things to Do When Your Are Overwhelmed URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0786.pdf Description: Often when people are ill, they can get overwhelmed very easily. You may not be able to remember the things you used to do to avoid feeling overwhelmed such as taking slow deep breaths. It is important to make a list of things to do when you feel overwhelmed. You can then refer to it when you need it. While Your Are In Hospital URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0787.pdf Description: You are in the hospital to have your illness treated. During your stay, there will be certain expectations of you in relation to your care. Tips on Helping with Medication Compliance URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0759.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: Family support is very helpful when your family member needs encouragement to take his/her medication. Listening Skills URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0775.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: It is very important to develop listening skills. If you are not listening to what is being said to you, you may be missing important information. Managing Your Anger URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0776.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: Everyone gets angry at one time or another. You may feel you have been insulted or treated unfairly. You may get angry waiting in line at a movie or waiting at a stop sign. Managing Self-Injury URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0778.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: Self-injury includes such things as: cutting, scratching, picking at scabs, hair pulling, object insertion and head banging. Self-injury is different from suicidal behavior – with self-injury there is no intention to kill yourself. Spirituality URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0785.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: During your stay in hospital, you may be unsure how to access spiritual care. ECT short URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1072.pdf Description: Brochure provided by Capital Health, Nova Scotia. Excerpt: ECT (Electro-convulsive Therapy) is an effective treatment used for depression and other illnesses. Your doctor has recommended ECT as a treatment for you. He/she will explain it to you in detail. ECT long URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1073.pdf Description: Brochure provided by Capital Health, Nova Scotia. Excerpt: ECT (Electro-convulsive Therapy) is an effective treatment used for depression and other illnesses. Sensors are placed on one or both temples and a small electrical current applied. The electrical current produces a modified seizure. Your doctor has recommended ECT as a treatment for you. He/she will explain it to you. ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT SERVICE URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL0138.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright, 2004. Abstract: Groups offered, admission criteria, and follow-up planning. IWK CHILD AND FAMILY DAY TREATMENT SERVICE URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL0139.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright, 2004. Abstract: Services offered, how referrals made. Coral Hall URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1077.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: Empowering individuals to make choices, to grow and find a more satisfying life. A growth and recovery approach serving adults who have a severe and persistent mental illness. Maritime Hall URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1081.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: We wrote this handbook to introduce you to Maritime Hall. Seniors’ Day Program: Healthy Aging URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1074.pdf Description: Provided by Capital Health, NS. This is a program offered by Seniors Mental Health Service to help people deal with emotional problems such as depression and anxiety that can affect their health. Seniors’ Mental Health Program URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1075.pdf Description: Provided by Capital Health, NS. This is a community based program designed to assess, diagnose and treat the unique mental health needs of the older person. Growth & Recovery Technology used on Maritime Hall URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1098.pdf Description: Provided by Capital Health, NS. Growth and Recovery a client-driven, non-judgemental, and a hopeful and empowering approach to assist individuals to reach their greatest potential is described. MENTAL HEALTH NURSE ADVOCATE : assisting mental health clients to meet women's health needs URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL0162.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright,2005. Abstract: The role of the mental health nurse advocate and women's health. CHILD AND FAMILY DAY TREATMENT SERVICE - FAMILY INFORMATION BOOKLET URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0137.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright,2004. Abstract: General information including daily routines, children's groups, and contact numbers. ICBTT : intensive community-based treatment team URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0142-ICBTT.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright, 2005. Abstract: What is ICBTT, Goals, target population,services offered, how to make a referral. ICBTT (CHILD / YOUTH VERSION) : intensive community-based treatment team URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0143-ICBTTYouth.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright,2005. Abstract: What is the ICBTT, main goals, who do we work with, what can we do for you. ADOLESCENT CENTRE FOR TREATMENT : client / family information package URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0101-05-04-ACT-Client-and%20Family-Info.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- copyright, Abstract: 2004. Detailed client/family information package about the ACT program. AUTISM / PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER : list of recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0264-Autism-PDD.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on Autism / Pervasive Developmental Disorder. ANXIETY TREATMENT GROUPS : child and adolescent mental health program URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0240-May-16-06.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: description of Child and Adolescent Mental Health program's anxiety treatment groups; recommended books. ATTENTION PROBLEMS FOR CHILDREN : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0229-ADHD-Kids.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on attention problems for children. ATTENTION PROBLEMS / (ADD AND ADHD) : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0230-ADHD.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on attention problems such as ADD and ADHD MOOD PROBLEMS AND DEPRESSION : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0228-Mood-Depression.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on mood problems and depression. TEASING AND BULLYING : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0227-Teasing-Bullyng.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on teasing and bullying. TEASING AND BULLYING : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0226-Learning-Problems.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on teasing and bullying. ANXIETY : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0224-Anxiety.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on anxiety. ANGER : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0225-Anger.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on anger. ASPERGER SYNDROME : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0223-Asperger.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on Asperger Syndrome. DIVORCE : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0221-Divorce.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on divorce. BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0222-Behaviour.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on behaviour problems. DATING AND SEXUALITY : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0219-Dating-Sexuality.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of resources on dating and sexuality. LIVING WITH DISABILITIES : recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0220-Living-with-Disabilities.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended living with disabilities resources. GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT : list of recommended resources URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0218-Grief-Bereavement.pdf Description: Brochure provided by the IWK Health Centre -- last revised, 2006. Abstract: list of recommended resources on grief and bereavement. Food, Clothing, and Furniture Resources URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0790.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Contains a list of resources in Capital Health area. Tramacet™ URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/0930.pdf Description: Brochure provided by QEII Health Sciences Centre. Excerpt: Tramacet is an analgesic (a medication used to reduce pain). ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT SERVICE : anger management booklet URL: http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshn/PL-0309-AngerBk-Aug06.pdf Description: Booklet provided by the IWK. Given to teens at their anger management group. Diet Pills URL: http://is.dal.ca/~son/http://www.gotdiet.com/diet-pills.html Description: Gotdiet is your authoritative source for weight loss programs. Nova Scotia Hospital Emerald Hall & COAST Team URL: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/patientinformation/nshealthnet/1178.pdf Description: This pamphlet was prepared by the Emerald Hall & Coast Team at the Nova Scotia Hospital. It describes the Team’s function, membership and how to access their service.

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