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Aboriginal resources
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Offers resources specifically for First Nations communities and families. Includes a list of audio recordings that give basic information on five major mental illnesses (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety, and OCD), in three first nations languages: Carrier, Tsilhqot'in and Shuswap.
- Source: British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)
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Obsessive compulsive disorder
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Describes how children experience obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Defines what obsessions and compulsions are and discusses how to recognize the disorder. Provides home management strategies for parents on helping their kids cope with OCD. Includes a video-based interview with a mental health professional.
- Source: Anxiety BC
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Describes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), its symptoms, prevalence, causes, and negative impact on people's lives. Discusses the effectiveness of behaviour therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy treatment. Includes resources and links to related sites.
- Source: Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- From: Your health: 'Psychology Works' fact sheets
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Obsessive compulsive disorders
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Discusses the differences between normal worries and doubts and obsessions. Describes the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and the special needs of children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Source: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Describes the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Discusses causes and therapies, including medications and cognitive therapy. Lists famous people thought to have suffered from OCD. Fact sheet also available in Punjabi and Chinese.
- Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
- From: Fact sheets
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Describes how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be experienced by teens. Discusses the ages of onset, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and coping tips.
- Source: KidsHealth
- From: International resource
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Describes how children experience obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Defines OCD, obsessions and compulsions. Discusses who is at risk, the causes, effects on children's lives, and treatment options.
- Source: KidsHealth
- From: International resource
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessions and compulsions. Explains how OCD affects people's daily life. Discusses its possible associated problems. Includes links to personal stories and related resources on OCD.
- Source: Anxiety BC
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Describes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the signs, symptoms, treatment, and recent research on OCD. Includes on-line publications and related resources.
- Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- From: International resource
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Obsessive-compulsive disorders
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Describes obsessive-compulsive disorders in the context of prenatal and postpartum health. Examines these disorders in pregnant and postpartum women, risk factors, signs and symptoms, reasons for seeking treatment, and treatment options, including social, psychological, and biological approaches.
- Source: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
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