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… and there are many choices in treatment. Many types of health practitioners can treat depression. Depression can be … might be depressed. Explain why the person needs to see a health professional Explain that very few people get over … and find someone you feel comfortable with. If you don't connect with one doctor or counsellor, try another one. …
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… Blood Transfusion On this page: Health Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood … volunteers must answer questions about their current health, health history, and any diseases they may have been … an intravenous (IV) catheter inserted into a vein. A tube connects the catheter to the bag containing the transfusion, …
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… and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine … of this age have trouble fully understanding how things are connected. Emotional and social development. When children …
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… prayer has a place in their daily lives. It is how they connect with God, a higher power, inner strength, or … Seeking calmness. Asking for blessings, such as good health. Asking for divine protection from harm. Looking for … fully understood how prayer may affect physical or mental health. But you may still find that prayer has a positive …
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… Stress On this page: Overview Overview Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help … can benefit both your relationships and your mental health. Visit with friends and family. Spending time with … can boost your mood. And reaching out can strengthen your connections. Take time to make a phone call, send an email, …
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… Osteoarthritis On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms … breaks down. A joint is any place where two or more bones connect, like the knee, hip, wrist, or shoulder. When the … Self-care includes exercise and activity, staying at a healthy weight, putting ice or heat on a sore joint, and …
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… Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … CF treated? After a child is diagnosed with CF, a team of health professionals will build a treatment plan. The plan … in your area, or even online. These groups can help you connect with other parents who have a child with the same …
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… joy out of life-and they can take a toll on your physical health. That's why it's so important to learn how to deal … you feel better. Let's say you just learned that you have a health problem. You might tell yourself "My life will never … thoughts." What's the big deal? Because of the mind-body connection , your thoughts really can affect your health. By …
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… Using Telehealth Counseling Actionset Getting Started It can be hard to find time for in-person mental health care. Luckily, online video counselling, or … before, ask if they offer teletherapy. Many do these days. Connect with the therapist. Make your appointment. Try to …
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… more than 130 languages. After dialing 8-1-1 , you will be connected with an English-speaking health service navigator. To get service in another … that language will join the call to assist you.  Many HealthLinkBC Files and Health Features are available in …