Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
On this page:
Why do we use medications?
What happens when we use medications?
When is using medication a problem?… read more
Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Different families have different attitudes about teens and alcohol. Some parents prefer that their teen never use alcohol, even in… read more
The Seniors and Depression series from the Mood Disorders Association of BC helps older adults and loved ones recognize signs of depression and seek help. Depression is not a normal part of aging… read more
Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC
Information to help you recognize the signs and take action
Have you noticed that your senior loved one seems unhappy or more anxious, irritable or… read more
Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC
Seniors are at greater risk of suicide than are younger people. The British Columbia Crisis Centre indicates that, “Statistics tell us that older… read more
Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC
Depression is a mood disorder; dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, can have similar symptoms but they are different illnesses and have different… read more
Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC
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I’ve tried medication before...
Do I need medication?
When will I feel better?
Will I take them for the rest of my… read more
Author: Mood Disorders Association of BC
We all feel down or sad from time to time. But when the feeling won’t go away and you start to lose interest in the things you enjoy you could be… read more
The Managing a Mental Illness series of info sheets will help you think through a diagnosis of a mental illness, work well with doctors and other health care providers, and reduce the risk of… read more
The Managing Depression series of info sheets will help you think through a diagnosis of depression, work well with doctors and other health care providers, and reduce the risk of relapse.
When… read more
