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Symptoms of COVID-19 and when to talk to a health professional
Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary, but here are the most common ones: Fever Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath If you are experiencing these symptoms, please use the BC Self Assessment Tool and follow their advice (https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en) Check out this video on...
What is a pandemic?
A pandemic is: - A global outbreak of a disease - Typically a new disease that has never infected people before - An outbreak where people do not have immunity to the new virus We have learned that many lessons from past pandemics, including: - Social distancing works - Viruses...
Finding Release
Dr. Krausz sat down with a group of youth to have an open discussion on depression. Here is a clip on finding release.
Personal Strengths
Remembering our own personal strengths — the attributes and skills that help us to grow and adapt — is important to mental health. A strength-based perspective believes that everyone, with support, has the ability to take control of their own lives. Petersen and Seligman...
Bulimia Nervosa (Bulimia)
OverviewSymptomsDiagnosisCauses & risk factorsEffects of BulimiaEpidemiologyTreatment approachesWhat can I do for myself?ComorbiditiesSummaryInfographic OverviewBulimia is a psychological disorder that affects an individual’s relationship with food and causes an...