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Depression in Children and Teens
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Depression is a medical illness. It affects your mental and physical health. Anyone can have depression. It is important…
Depression – How to Safely Take Antidepressants
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. If you have depression, your doctor may prescribe medicine to treat it. This medicine is called an antidepressant. There…
Self-Harm — Cutting
…friends. Research shows that people who cut spend time with friends who cut. Drug and alcohol use also increase your child’s risk of cutting. While thoughts of suicide aren’t common…
Nail Fungal Infections
…down any thick areas. Don’t use the same nail trimmer or file on healthy nails and infected nails. If you have your nails professionally manicured, you should bring your own…
Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
…a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What are opioids? Opioids are powerful pain relievers your healthcare provider can prescribe to manage acute and chronic pain….
Punaises de Lit
…des compagnies de contrôle des animaux et des insectes nuisibles dans votre annuaire téléphonique local. For additional information: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/pesticides/bedbugs-punaises-travel-voyage-eng.php…
Diabetes: Helping a Family Member Who Has Diabetes
…INFORMATION Diabetes Canada Nova Scotia and PEI Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712 http://www.diabetes.ca PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes NS Diabetes Care Program Website https://www.nshealth.ca/diabetes Public Health Agency of Canada website at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/index-eng.php#toc…
Breastfeeding – Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
…INFORMATION The First 6 Weeks https://first6weeks.novascotia.ca/ Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness Breastfeeding Basics https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/patientinformation/05003.pdf Loving Care E-books (via Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness) http://www.nshealth.ca/public-health-publications Health PEI’s…
Sexuality in Older Adults
…want from your shared sexual experiences. If you and your partner are having sexual problems, try adapting your routine. Allow more time for arousal. Try new positions. Be creative. You…
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
…down the back of your throat. If you lean back, you may swallow the blood. This can irritate your stomach. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze together the…