Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition that can happen to anyone who uses cannabis (marijuana), especially people who use it regularly. This pamphlet provides information about treatment, as well as what to do if you need help.
Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support. This pamphlet is also available in French.
ARFID is an eating disorder where a person avoids certain kinds of food or limits what they will eat. CBT-AR (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is an outpatient treatment. This pamphlet explains what CBT-AR is, who it is for, and how it works.
The Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST) Team at the Nova Scotia Hospital helps people reach their highest level of wellness. They serve people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others).
This pamphlet explains what causes depression, how it is treated, and where you can get help.
Diet pills are medications to help you lose weight or lower your appetite. This pamphlet explains why people take diet pills, how diet pills are related to eating disorders, and what will happen if you stop taking diet pills.
Disulfiram is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence that works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely. This pamphlet outlines how to use this medication and possible side effects.
This guide explains what to do if you think your child or adolescent (teen) may have an eating disorder. Your support is very important in helping your child or adolescent. A list of resources is included.
This pamphlet outlines how to get involved in and what to expect from the 6-week DaRT Program, a mental health outpatient program based out of the Nova Scotia Hospital.
This pamphlet outlines what to expect during the 6-week DaRT Program, an online group that meets using Zoom for Healthcare. Topics include: what number to call for help 24/7, technical requirements, intake process, treatment, medication, research, and what is expected of participants entering the program.