Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number

2324

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The Recovery Support Program is for people who are 19 years of age or older, have problems with substance use and/or gambling, want to stop or lower their substance use and/or gambling, and want to use substances and/or gamble more safely. This pamphlet explains how to start the program, what supports are included, and what the Recovery Support Skills Group is. Information about whom to call for support and how to give program feedback is also provided.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0761

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People with bipolar disorder have periods when their mood is very high or very low. These episodes may last for several days, weeks, or months. In between these episodes, the person’s mood may be normal. The period of very high mood and other symptoms is called mania. The period of very low mood and other symptoms is called depression. This pamphlet explains what causes bipolar disorder, what the symptoms of mania and depression are, how bipolar disorder is treated, and where you can get help.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0766

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Depression is a treatable brain illness that can cause feeling sad or low most of the day, having little energy, loss of interest in your usual activities, trouble sleeping or sleeping all the time, eating a lot more or a lot less, and poor concentration. This pamphlet explains what causes depression, how it is treated, and where you can get help.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Northern Zone. Mental Health and Addictions. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

1849

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At Mental Health and Addictions, we encourage you to involve people who support you in your treatment and recovery. Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. Sharing information with people in your Circle of Support and Circle of Care can improve your care experience and make the quality of care you receive better. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is …

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2220

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This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. There is space at the end of the guide to write y…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2254

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Cette liste vous aidera à gérer votre santé lorsque vous quitterez l'hôpital. Les sujets abordés comprennent la conversation au moment du congé, les médicaments et les rendez-vous de suivi. De l'information sur ce qu'il faut faire si vos symptômes s'aggravent est fournie. Vous y trouverez également des ressources concernant la COVID-19, la santé mentale et les dépendances, les programmes et services financiers, ainsi que d'autres ressources utiles. Une liste de questions que vous pouvez poser à…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2257

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This is an Arabic translation of pamphlet 2220. This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. T…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health and Addictions Day Hospital. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2278

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The Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Day Hospital cares for people with intense mental health issues or concerns. It supports your recovery through outpatient (day) treatment, group therapy, and helping you stay connected with your loved ones and the community. This pamphlet explains how to take part in Day Hospital programs, how to access the Day Hospital, what care and programs the Day Hospital offers, and who is on your Day Hospital health care team. Information on how long you will take p…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health and Addictions Day Hospital. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2282

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This guide will answer questions you may have about attending the Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Day Hospital. This guide explains what is expected of you, what you can expect from the program and your Day Hospital health care team members, how you will be involved in your care and recovery, and how loved ones and friends who are part of your Circle of Support can be involved in your recovery, if you choose. The guide explains what the MHA Day Hospital is, what will happen each day, what yo…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Zone. Opioid Recovery Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2298

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The Opioid Recovery Program (ORP) is for people who are addicted to opioids. We provide: opioid maintenance therapy (methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone), programs in physical health (like the Chronic Pain Clinic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy) and mental health (like the Recovery Support Program, addictions counselling). This pamphlet explains how to access the ORP, what will happen after you talk to the MHA Intake Service, how to get ready for your first appointment and what to brin…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2312

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This guide has helpful information for you and/or your support person(s) about the Outpatient Withdrawal Management Service and what you can expect during the withdrawal process. This pamphlet describes withdrawal and symptoms. It also explains the benefits and risks in taking part in the program. Common questions are answered such as how long the process will take, what you can do to manage symptoms, things to avoid during treatment, and what will happen after the process is over. Benefits of …

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0866

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Sleep is critical for physical and mental health, but many youth just don't get enough. Lack of sleep can cause a number of health problems. On the other hand, trouble sleeping can also be a symptom of physical or mental health problems. This fact sheet will help you make sure your teen is getting a good night's sleep.

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0873

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. It is normal for children and youth to feel sad from time to time. But this sadness doesn't stop them from going on with their everyday activities. And it goes away on its own. Depression, on the other hand, is a sadness so severe that it interferes with everyday life. With severe depression, people may even hear voices, or have thoughts of harming themselves or others. Depression is more than normal sadness.

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0875

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Bullying is a kind of aggressive behaviour, where a 'bully' tries to hurt or intimidate another person. While you may feel a range of emotions, from being upset and worried to anger and rage that your child is being bullied, it's important to stay calm. It's best to avoid emotional, angry outbursts, because they could make your child afraid to tell you anything more. Your child may not tell you about more bullying because s/he is worried about overwh…

IWK. Family Resource Library. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0894

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This is a list of IWK patient pamphlets generated by the IWK Family Resource Library's patient pamphlets database. This document lists the titles and live links of all the IWK patient pamphlets that are available online on the IWK website. Click on each link and it will take you to where you can download the full-text pamphlet. Every link (URL) will remain the same - even when a pamphlet is replaced with a revised one - so you will always access the most current version of each online pamphl…

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0909

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Grief is the experience of loss. It doesn't have to be only after a death, it can be after any important loss that affects their life.

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0910

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Psychosis is a serious medical problem where a child or teen has trouble telling the difference between what is real and what is not real. Sometimes, it starts with small changes in behaviour, where children just don't seem like 'themselves'. Children or teens with psychosis often have delusions or hallucinations.

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0911

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Screen time is any time spent sitting in front of a screen: TV, computer, tablet, video games, cell phones or any other devices. The Canadian Paediatric Society discourages screen-based activities for children under 2. Limit television watching to less than 1 to 2 hours per day for older children. Avoid making television watching part of your regular daily routine.

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0912

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. School refusal is a type of anxiety disorder where the child shows extreme distress about attending school and refuses to go to school on a regular basis, or has a problem staying in school. It is often a symptom of a deeper problem, such as separation anxiety or social anxiety.

IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0913

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902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia) is a problem for children and youth that makes them very anxious or worried in many everyday situations. Studies show that about 1 in every 20 youth have this disorder.