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Depression – Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
…your home. Having recently been released from a long stay in prison or jail. Hanging out with others who talk about suicide or encourage you to take your own life….
Depression
…diagnosed, treatment can help prevent depression from coming back. Thoughts of suicide are common in people with depression. The risk of suicide is higher if you don’t get help for…
Effects of Early Sun Exposure
…from the sun: Cover up. When the UV Index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made…
Helping Older Adults Deal With Life Changing Events
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Life-changing events, such as the death of a loved one, newly diagnosed health problems, and job loss, can happen…
Depression in Older Adults
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is depression? Depression is a medical illness. It affects your mental and physical health. Anyone can have depression,…
Domestic Violence
…problems, including: Anxiety. Depression. Chronic fatigue. Thoughts of suicide. Risky behavior (substance abuse, poor relationships). A victim’s own behavior might raise some red flags with their closest friends and family….
Diabetes
…Government Website http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/publications/diabetes_fact_sheet.pdf PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes Diabetes Canada Nova Scotia and PEI Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712 http://www.diabetes.ca Public Health Agency of Canada website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/chronic-diseases/diabetes.html Government of Canada website http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/index-eng.php#toc…
Breastfeeding – Returning to Work
…Wellness Breastfeeding Basics http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/documents/breastfeeding-basics-linked-index.pdf Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf La Leche League: https://www.lllc.ca/ Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2129.html )…
Housing Options for Seniors
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is a senior living community? A senior living community is a place where older adults live. There are…
Depression – Types of Antidepressants
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Antidepressants are a group of prescription medicines that treat depression. They may also be used to treat other health…