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Health Quality Ontario - Chronic Pain
Health Quality Ontario - Chronic Pain
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Quality standards are sets of concise statements designed to help patients, residents, families, and caregivers know what to ask for in their care and help health care professionals easily and quickly know what care to provide, based on the best evidence. This quality standard addresses care for people with chronic pain lasting longer than 3 months, and where any signs of serious underlying pathology (i.e., “red flags,” such as cancer, infection, or fracture) or other treatable conditions requiring medical or surgical management have been ruled out. It addresses care for adults, adolescents, and children, but excludes infants. It applies to care for chronic pain delivered in outpatient settings, including primary care, community pain clinics, and interprofessional pain programs. Visit this resource to learn about the 12 quality statements and more.
Health Quality Ontario - Chronic Pain
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Good2Talk - Ontario
Good2Talk - Ontario
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Good2Talk is a free, confidential support service for post-secondary students in Ontario. Good2Talk can support students through a wide range of issues that may be impacting their mental health and well-being, including depression, anxiety, substance use, academic stress, personal or family relationships, loneliness, identity, financial concerns and other challenges.
Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Good2Talk - Ontario
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Online Self-management Program
Online Self-management Program
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Funded by the Champlain Local Health Integration Network, the Online Self-Management Program is made available Province-wide to help improve patient self-management of chronic conditions, improve health literacy and provide the opportunity for individuals living with chronic conditions to take control of their health and live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Services includes:
- Health coaching;
- Living healthy webinars;
- Support for caregivers;
- Help with your Health Online program
- Progress over pain program;
- and other regional programs
Online Self-management Program
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ConnexOntario
ConnexOntario
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ConnexOntario, funded by the governement of Ontario, provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling by connecting them with services in their area.
- Call 1-866-531-2600,
- Text "CONNEX" to 247247 or
- send an email at https://www.connexontario.ca/en-ca/send-email
ConnexOntario
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Progress Over Pain
Progress Over Pain
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Over the six weeks different topics will be covered that relate to chronic pain, including the science of chronic pain, stress, sleep, goal setting, communication and engaging in meaningful activity. Sessions are approached using principles of self-management, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Participation is interactive during sessions, and self-reflective activities will be provided to complete between sessions.
This resource is only available to Ontario residents.
Progress Over Pain
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Alberta Healthy Living Program
Alberta Healthy Living Program
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The Alberta Healthy Living Program offers a number of programs and services to Albertan adults living with chronic health condition(s) and/or disease(s). All program participants must be physically present in Alberta during whichever service(s) they take part in; some services are only available in certain zones.
Alberta Healthy Living Program
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Pain Society of Alberta
Pain Society of Alberta
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The Pain Society of Alberta is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who share a common interest in and commitment to the study, treatment and management of pain. Our mission encompasses the provision of education, resources and support for healthcare providers in an effort to improve patient care delivery and outcomes for people struggling with persistent pain. Visit their website to learn more.
Pain Society of Alberta
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Alberta Health Services - Mental Health Help Line
Alberta Health Services - Mental Health Help Line
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The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line (1-877-303-2642) is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
Alberta Health Services - Mental Health Help Line
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Alberta Health Services - Addiction and Mental Health Help Line
Alberta Health Services - Addiction and Mental Health Help Line
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The Addiction and Mental Health Help Line (1-866-332-2322) is a 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns, including problem gambling.
Alberta Health Services - Addiction and Mental Health Help Line
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AlbertaQuits
AlbertaQuits
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This site will help you get prepared to stop smoking. It’s all about finding the right information at the right time. You’ll learn what to expect and how to prepare for road blocks on your journey to successfully quitting. Or call 1-866-710-QUIT (7848)
AlbertaQuits
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811 Health Link
811 Health Link
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If you need health advice or information call Health Link 24/7 by dialing 811 within Alberta or visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
811 Health Link
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Alberta Health Services - Rehabilitation Advice Line
Alberta Health Services - Rehabilitation Advice Line
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The Rehabilitation Advice Line (1-833-379-0563) is a telephone service open Monday to Friday and provides rehabilitation advice and general health information for Albertans of any age.
Alberta Health Services - Rehabilitation Advice Line
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Better Choices, Better Health - Chronic Pain
Better Choices, Better Health - Chronic Pain
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Living with a long-term (chronic) health condition can be hard. Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH®) is a free group workshop for adults who have experience living with (or supporting someone who has) a chronic health condition.
Better Choices, Better Health - Chronic Pain
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Living Life to the Full
Living Life to the Full
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Want to know how to feel happier, more confident and worry less right now? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with life’s challenges?
Living Life to the Full is a fun, interactive course that will leave you with the inspiration and tools to get the most out of life!
This 8-week community-based course provides simple, practical skills for coping with stress, problem solving, boosting your mood, and busting bad thoughts. Living Life to the Full certified facilitators present a new topic at each weekly class, bringing the skills to life though booklets, worksheets, group activities and discussions.
Living Life to the Full
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PainBC
PainBC
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Pain BC aims to enhance the well-being of all people living with pain through empowerment, care, education and innovation. Visit their website to learn how, find help, and get involved!
PainBC
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Fraser Mental Health and Substance Use Health Services Directory
Fraser Mental Health and Substance Use Health Services Directory
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Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
Search this directory of services to find what you need or call the Fraser Health crisis line: 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444 (toll-free)
Fraser Mental Health and Substance Use Health Services Directory
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BounceBack®
BounceBack®
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BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
We are here to provide you with more information, answer questions that you may have, and help you determine if BounceBack® is a good fit for you or someone you care about. 1-866-639-0522
BounceBack®
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HealthLinkBC
HealthLinkBC
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HealthLink BC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia. Information and advice is available by telephone, our website, a mobile app and a collection of print resources.
Call 811 for 24/7 health advice.
HealthLinkBC
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local BC crisis lines
local BC crisis lines
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You may feel like this isn’t the time to reach out for help or use emergency resources, but it’s important to seek help no matter what else is going on. Emergency rooms, emergency responders, and other crisis workers are there for you no matter why you need help. Visit this site to find the help you need.
Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (no area code). This number will connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Crisis line workers are there to listen and support you as well as refer you to community resources.
local BC crisis lines
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Pain Support and Wellness Groups
Pain Support and Wellness Groups
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Groups are free to access and meet online twice a month. Each two-hour session will allow you to share your experiences, discuss self-management skills and take part in gentle movements as a group.
Pain Support and Wellness Groups are for BC residents only.
Pain Support and Wellness Groups
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Pain Support Line
Pain Support Line
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We know your pain is real. The Pain Support Line offers free information, emotional support and resource assistance to empower people living with pain and their loved ones to improve well-being and advocate for themselves. Connect one-on-one with a trained staff member by email or phone.
Pain Support Line
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Options Community Services
Options Community Services
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Options Community Servies is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley helping people help themselves. They collaborate with individuals, businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.
Options Community Services
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Shared Health - Mental Health and Addictions
Shared Health - Mental Health and Addictions
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Shared Health - Mental Health and Addictions work in partnership with many community services and agencies as well as programs within the province to provide a client focused continuum of care to meet the unique needs of Manitobans and their families experiencing mental health, substance use and gambling related difficulties.
Visit this page to learn more about the programs available.
Addictions Helpline: 1-855-662-6605;
HealthLinks: 1-888-315-9257
Shared Health - Mental Health and Addictions
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Klinic Community Health
Klinic Community Health
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Visit Klinic Community Health website to learn about a full range of health related services offered to Manibotans from medical care to counselling and education. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity, and socio-economic circumstance. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.
In crisis? Call Klinic Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-322-3019
Klinic Community Health
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Mental Health and Addictions Services
Mental Health and Addictions Services
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The Mental Health and Addictions Division is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of provincial policies and programs related to mental health and addiction in Newfoundland and Labrador. Visit this page to learn more about the programs available. Experiencing a mental health and addictions crisis? Call the Helpline at 811
Mental Health and Addictions Services
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Bridge the gapp for Adults in Newfoundland and Labrador
Bridge the gapp for Adults in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Bridge the gapp is a new way to connect with guidance and supports for mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador. Bridge the gapp offers self-help resources, links to local services, and allows the user to share their own personal stories. Bridge the gapp also connects you to an eight-week online self-management program called the BreathingRoom.
Bridge the gapp for Adults in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Improving Health: My Way
Improving Health: My Way
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Improving Health: My Way is a provincially sponsored, free program designed to help people positively manage the daily challenges of living with a chronic condition. Workshops are co-led by trained Leaders who themselves have a chronic condition or have cared for someone living with a chronic condition. Workshops consist of six sessions that are offered for 2.5 hours once a week, over a six week period. A support person of your choice (friend or family) may accompany you to the training sessions. Workshops are offered throughout the province, in each of the four regional health authorities.
Improving Health: My Way
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Bridge the gApp NB
Bridge the gApp NB
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Bridge the gApp is a new way to connect with guidance and supports for mental health and addictions in New-Brunswick. Visit Bridge the gApp to access self-help resources, links to local services, and to share your own personal stories.
CHIMO Helpline is just a phone call away: 1-800-667-5005
Bridge the gApp NB
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Horizon Health Network - Addiction and Mental Health Services
Horizon Health Network - Addiction and Mental Health Services
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Visit the Horizon’s Addiction and Mental Health Services website to access a range of services and helplines for individuals, children, youth, adults of all ages and family members affected by substance misuse, harmful gambling and/or mental health issues. Services may include individual counselling, group counselling and specialized treatment programs such as detoxification, opioid replacement therapy, and short-term or long-term rehabilitation.
Horizon Health Network - Addiction and Mental Health Services
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Northwest Territories - Mental Health and Addictions Programs
Northwest Territories - Mental Health and Addictions Programs
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Visit the Department of Health and Social Services website for all mental health and addictions programs available to the people of the Northwest Territories. For example, their services inlude:
- NWT Help Line: 1-800-661-0844.
- Community Counselling Program (CCP)
- Information on health effects of cannabis
- Information on mental wellness and addictions recovery services
- Opioid overdose prevention
Northwest Territories - Mental Health and Addictions Programs
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Nova Scotia Health - Mental Health and Addictions Program
Nova Scotia Health - Mental Health and Addictions Program
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There are thousands of mental health and addictions professionals who provide support, programs, and services to Nova Scotians across the province. You’re not alone. We’re here to help.
Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
Nova Scotia Health - Mental Health and Addictions Program
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Good2Talk - Nova-Scotia
Good2Talk - Nova-Scotia
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Free, confidential 24/7 support for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia:
- Talk to a professional counsellor 24/7 by calling 1-833-292-3698
- Contact a volunteer crisis responder 24/7 by texting GOOD2TALKNS to 686868
Good2Talk - Nova-Scotia
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Inuusittiaringniq Living well together
Inuusittiaringniq Living well together
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The Department of Health is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Their website gives you access to different resources on:
- Healthy living;
- Healthy Eating;
- Mental wellness;
- Community wellness programs
Inuusittiaringniq Living well together
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Bridge the gapp for Adults in Prince Edward Island
Bridge the gapp for Adults in Prince Edward Island
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Bridge the gapp is a new way to connect with guidance and supports for mental health and addictions in Prince Edward Island. Bridge the gapp offers self-help resources, links to local services, and allows the user to share their own personal stories.
Bridge the gapp for Adults in Prince Edward Island
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Mental Health and Addictions Services in Prince Edward Island
Mental Health and Addictions Services in Prince Edward Island
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Prince Edward Island offers a network of mental health and addictions programs, services and supports as part of the health care system, other government departments and by community organizations to help Islanders and their families. Visit this website to learn more.
Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line: 1-833-533-6983
Mental Health and Addictions Services in Prince Edward Island
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Quebec Mental Health Services
Quebec Mental Health Services
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Visit this website to learn about the mental health assistance programs, resources and support services in Québec.
- Helpline: 811
- Suicide prevention and helpline: 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553)
- Learn about wellness and mental health
- Find help and support
Quebec Mental Health Services
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AMI-Québec
AMI-Québec
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AMI-Québec is a community organization that is committed to helping those around them to live with the consequences of mental illness by offering support, training, information and social action services. Their awareness initiatives help dispel the shame too often associated with mental illness..
AMI-Québec
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Online Therapy Unit
Online Therapy Unit
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The Online Therapy Unit provides effective online clinical treatment programs to Saskatchewan residents experiencing mental health difficulties. Online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy involves reviewing educational material online with the support of a therapist or a guide. Courses include:
- The Wellbeing Courses
- The Alcohol Change Course
- The Chronic Health Conditions Course
Online Therapy Unit
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Mental Health and Addiction Services - Alcohol and Drug Support
Mental Health and Addiction Services - Alcohol and Drug Support
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Visit this page to learn/access addiction support services available in Saskatchewan including:
- Alcohol, Drug and Addictions Resources
- Alcohol and Drug Services
- Harm Reduction Programs and Services
- Information on Opioids
Mental Health and Addiction Services - Alcohol and Drug Support
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Mental Health and Addiction Services - Mental Health Support
Mental Health and Addiction Services - Mental Health Support
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Visit this page to learn/access mental health services available in Saskatchewan including:
- HealthLine: 811
- Mental Health Community Resources
- Mental Health and Addictions Services Directory to find services near you
- Counselling Connect Saskatchewan for free access to rapid access counselling sessions
- Farm Stress Line
Mental Health and Addiction Services - Mental Health Support
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Yukon Mental Wellness
Yukon Mental Wellness
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Visit this page to learn/access resources and support available in Yukon on mental welness. Find counseling, support groups, alcohol and drug addiction programs, and more.
Or call 1-866-456-3838
Yukon Mental Wellness
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The Neuroscience of Pain
The Neuroscience of Pain
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Dr. Marwa Azab helps us understand the nature of pain, and how pain might make us stronger.
The Neuroscience of Pain
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The Most Painful Podcast
The Most Painful Podcast
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This podcast covers all aspects of chronic pain by presenting evidence-based information that provides better insight into chronic pain. Recent Government of Canada research found that Veterans are twice as likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to others in the Canadian population. We aim to investigate how this impacts Veterans, and their families. We explore topics such cannabis and psychedelics, and do they help treat chronic pain? We also investigate back surgery, military identity and what military and professional athletes have in common with identity. The evidence-based information on the show will help Veterans, clinicians, researchers, and anyone suffering from chronic pain. It is a 360-degree approach to education on chronic pain.
The Most Painful Podcast
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Low Mood
Low Mood
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Sadness and “feeling down” are a natural part of life—but feeling like this all of the time is not. Having a low mood may be accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, low energy levels, and a lack of interest in doing things that you used to enjoy. Check out this resource for additional information and support for low mood.
Low Mood
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Pacing Physical Activity by Pain U Online
Pacing Physical Activity by Pain U Online
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In this module, from Pain U Online, you will learn about:
- How over activity and inactivity can increase pain signals
- How pacing can positively impact pain
- How to identify what pacing looks like for you
- Calculations to better manage activity levels
- How to decide on an increase in activity schedule
Pacing Physical Activity by Pain U Online
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Aboriginal Children’s Hurt & Healing (ACHH) Initiative
Aboriginal Children’s Hurt & Healing (ACHH) Initiative
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Indigenous children and families are often misunderstood and mistreated by health care professionals – an issue at the heart of the Aboriginal Children’s Hurt & Healing (ACHH) Initiative. The ACHH Initiative is working with communities and clinicians to bridge the gap in our understanding of Indigenous children’s pain and hurt. Our team is a broad partnership, consisting of Indigenous community leaders, clinicians, Elders, youth, researchers from Dalhousie University, IWK Health and many more. Through research and strong community and clinician partnerships we are working to bridge the gap in our understanding of Indigenous children’s pain and hurt and ultimately, improve healthcare experiences.
Aboriginal Children’s Hurt & Healing (ACHH) Initiative
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Stress Management by Pain U Online
Stress Management by Pain U Online
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Persistent pain can contribute to life stressors, and chronic stress can worsen the pain experience. The good news is that anything that helps you manage stress can also help your pain, and anything to help with pain can also help you cope with stress.
Visit this webpage by TAPMI to learn: What stress is and why people experience stress, how stress and pain are related, how to identify your stress triggers and warning signs, and how to cope with stress in healthy ways.
Stress Management by Pain U Online
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Healthy Minds Program
Healthy Minds Program
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A Proven Path to Well-Being. Powered by Science. With a combination of podcast-style lessons and both seated and active meditations, you’ll learn what the science says about the brain while developing skills to tap into these learnings for a healthier, happier you.
Healthy Minds Program
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Empowered Management
Empowered Management
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Gain control over your life and participate in the things that are important to you. This course provides you with tools to be an active participant in your pain management.
* Power Over Pain Portal account is required.
Empowered Management
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Tame The Beast
Tame The Beast
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Pain scientists starting to think differently about persistent (chronic) pain and its causes, are they're making exciting discoveries - like how you think about your pain can change the way it feels. Here Professor Lorimer Moseley explains how pain works and explains new approaches to help reduce your pain.
Tame The Beast
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Sleep by LivePlanBe+
Sleep by LivePlanBe+
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Sleep can improve our ability to think, learn, and remember things. It supports our immune system and appetite. Research suggests that good sleep helps us with our daily activities at home and work, making us more efficient and productive.
For many of us with chronic pain, getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. We may find it difficult to fall asleep or we may wake up often through the night. Even if we get the right amount of sleep, we can still feel tired in the morning if our sleep quality is poor.
Sleep by LivePlanBe+
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Taking control of your mood: Stay connected
Taking control of your mood: Stay connected
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Have you ever been so passionate about something or someone that nothing else seemed to matter? You felt as if you could take on the world... your energy level was high... and nothing could get you down?
That’s what “staying connected” is about. And "staying connected" is a powerful way to fuel your spirit and keep you happy, healthy, and energized. Check out this resource for tips and strategies on taking control of your mood.
Taking control of your mood: Stay connected
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Simple Stretches
Simple Stretches
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In this module you will find:
- neck stretches
- low back exercises
- relaxation stretches
- cardio exercises
- strength exercises
- balance exercises
Disclaimer: While great care has been taken to ensure that these exercises and advice are prepared in a way that is safe and practical for most people, none of these exercises should be considered specific medical advice.
Simple Stretches
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Hope For Wellness Helpline
Hope For Wellness Helpline
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The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in:
- Cree;
- Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin);
- Inuktitut.
Hope For Wellness Helpline
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Stress by LivePlanBe+
Stress by LivePlanBe+
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Understanding that stress is a natural response that does not automatically mean harm (much like some pain) will help us face stressful events with a more positive approach. This awareness is important for someone living with pain, since a nervous system that routinely copes with pain needs all the resilience possible. Check out this module from LivePlanBe+ to learn more.
Stress by LivePlanBe+
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The Mysterious Science of Pain
The Mysterious Science of Pain
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In 1995, the British Medical Journal published a report about a builder who accidentally jumped onto a nail, which pierced straight through his steel-toed boot. He was in such agonizing pain that any movement was unbearable. But when the doctors took off his boot, they discovered that the nail had never touched his foot at all. What’s going on? Joshua W. Pate investigates the experience of pain. Lesson by Joshua W. Pate, directed by Artrake Studio.
The Mysterious Science of Pain
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My SleepWell
My SleepWell
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Sleepwell recommends CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia) because it has excellent evidence that it works. The challenge for many is getting access to CBTi. This is where Sleepwell comes in.
We include a highly scrutinized short list of recommended CBTi resources to help get you started without delay. Our recommendations take a self-help approach to CBTi rather than requiring that a therapist be involved, which is also a great option but not available to most people.
My SleepWell
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What is anxiety?
What is anxiety?
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Watch this short video explain
- What anxiety is
- Why we experience anxiety
- How anxiety affects your body and mind
This page will provide you with tools and resources to help you with anxiety.
What is anxiety?
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Movement With Pain
Movement With Pain
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This video reviews the importance of remaining active while living with pain from people living with pain.
Movement With Pain
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Using Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain
Using Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain
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eLearning course on using cannabis to treat chronic pain! This course has been developed with a group of medical professionals to support people just like you. Topics covered includes:
- Choosing Your Product
- Cannabis and Your Body
- Using Medicinal Cannabis
- Your Medicinal Cannabis Supply
- Activities of Daily Living
- Conversations
- History
The development of this course would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of the clinical and research team at the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic with pain clinic partners across Canada.
Using Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain
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Nutrition by LivePlanBe+
Nutrition by LivePlanBe+
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When we're feeling unwell, food might be the last thing on our minds. It's important for us to follow trusted and credible nutrition advice provided by guidelines such as Canada's Food Guide. Check out this module from LivePlanBe+ to learn more about nutrition.
Nutrition by LivePlanBe+
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LivePlanBe+
LivePlanBe+
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SKILLS AND STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WITH PAIN
Learn about the everyday things we can do to improve our well-being. This program will help develop practical tools and strategies to cope with pain.
LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE
Choose what topics to focus on, or use the program's customized, self-paced learning plan.
MAKE SMALL CHANGES
Apply your learning by making small, manageable changes to daily habits. The program makes it easier to work on these small changes.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE
Discover what works best and develop strategies to take back control of life. LivePlanBe+ will be beside you every step of the way.
LivePlanBe+
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Sleep by Pain U Online
Sleep by Pain U Online
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Sleeping is as necessary to survival as breathing, eating, and drinking. People can cope without sleep for a short period of time, however long-term sleep deprivation can have many negative consequences on the brain and body.
Sleep by Pain U Online
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People In Pain Network
People In Pain Network
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We are people with persistent pain helping other people with persistent pain improve the quality of their lives by providing them with a greater understanding of the pain they are feeling,
- how to successfully manage their pain through self-management
- education on why we feel pain and how our pain designed to assist us
- break the cycle of isolation and hopelessness so often associated with persistent pain.
- a safe place to talk to about their pain with others who understand.
People In Pain Network
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Fifteen Reasons to Walk Outdoors
Fifteen Reasons to Walk Outdoors
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Do you need a reason to walk? In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan will give you 15 reasons to go for a walk outdoors. She will talk about the importance of walking and the benefits of doing it outdoors.
Fifteen Reasons to Walk Outdoors
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Using Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain
Using Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain
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In pain management, opioids are medications that work by blocking pain signals in your brain and spinal cord. Opioids do not cure chronic pain and they come with some serious risks. Opioids should not be relied on as an important treatment for chronic pain as there is not a lot of scientific literature that supports the use of opioids for chronic pain. It is important to work with your health care provider to ensure you are using your opioids safely and effectively. Visit this webpage developped by TAPMI to learn more about opioids including how to start a trial, manage your opioids, or decrease your usage.
Using Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain
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Relationships by LivePlanBe+
Relationships by LivePlanBe+
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Living with pain doesn't mean we have to live without a satisfying and fulfilling sex life. We can have one. When we're willing to try new approaches, define new ways of finding enjoyment and communicate honestly about worries or new needs, we'll find it's not as hard as we thought to find a way back to pleasure, fun, and fulfillment.
With this module from LivePlanBe+, learn how does chronic pain affect sex and intimacy, how to communicate while in pain, and what is assertive communication and why is it important.
Relationships by LivePlanBe+
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Pain, the brain and your amazing protectometer
Pain, the brain and your amazing protectometer
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There have been some amazing pain discoveries over the last 20 years and they've opened up new opportunities for people in pain. This talk will explain that when pain persists, your body learns pain and becomes over protected, but you can use proven strategies to slowly retrain your pain system to be less protective. To begin, you need to rethink what pain actually is, what factors contribute to your pain and how you can tailor make your own retraining programme.
Pain, the brain and your amazing protectometer
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Breaking Free: Wellness
Breaking Free: Wellness
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Brought to you by Wellness Together Canada
These strategies will help you gain a better understanding of:
- How your drinking or drug use could potentially get out of control
- How you could be affected by cravings for alcohol or drugs
They will also give you positive coping skills that will teach you:
- How to manage any cravings you may be experiencing
- How to stay calm when life makes you anxious or upset
For each strategy, there is a video for you to watch and listen to, and an action plan you can download and print out.
Breaking Free: Wellness
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Gentle Movement @ Home
Gentle Movement @ Home
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Gentle Movement @ Home is based on Pain BC’s Gentle Movement and Relaxation program, a training course for providers that was developed by physiotherapist Neil Pearson, one of Canada’s leading experts on movement and chronic pain. Sessions are led by physiotherapists and other therapeutic movement professionals and are designed to help people with persistent pain learn to feel safe to move again. Topics include breath awareness and regulation, body tension regulation, and movement and relaxation techniques in both seated and standing positions. Each video is approximately 50-65 minutes in duration.
Gentle Movement @ Home
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Conversations of Substance
Conversations of Substance
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This is a podcast series was created by the CAPSA (Community Addictions Peer Support Association) to talk about Substance Use Health - something that can be hard for many of us. There will be difficult questions about substance use that often don’t’ have easy answers. Our aim is not to be confrontational, but also not to shy away from controversial ideas. We thank you for being open to hearing them.
Conversations of Substance
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A Different Approach To Pain Management: Mindfulness Meditation
A Different Approach To Pain Management: Mindfulness Meditation
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Fadel Zeidan explains the psychological and neural processes that mediate the relationship between self-regulatory practices and health, and the specific brain mechanisms involved in mindfulness meditation-based pain relief.
A Different Approach To Pain Management: Mindfulness Meditation
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IMPACT Program
IMPACT Program
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By completing this course, you will:
· Explore what your personal values are and what REALLY matters to you.
· Learn tools that will let you be less controlled by chronic pain and the suffering that often comes with it.
· Commit to living a life that is based on your own person values.
· Learn about the role of sleep, communication and relationships, and medications in chronic pain management.
IMPACT Program
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Control your emotions and stay calm when life becomes stressful
Control your emotions and stay calm when life becomes stressful
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Provided by Wellness Together Canada, this resource provides:
A seven step action plan to calm down
Tips to ground yourself in your surroundings
Help shifting focus away from negative feelings
This resource can help you:
Relax in stressful situations
Develop an action plan for any setting
Be mindful about your surroundings
Control your emotions and stay calm when life becomes stressful
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How Do Pain Relievers Work?
How Do Pain Relievers Work?
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Learn about the basic physiology of how humans experience pain, and the mechanics of the medicines we've invented to block or circumvent that discomfort. Lesson by George Zaidan, animated by Augenblick Studios.
How Do Pain Relievers Work?
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All People, All Pathways - Peer Support - CAPSA
All People, All Pathways - Peer Support - CAPSA
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Brought to you by Wellness Together Canada and CAPSA, this peer-facilitated group offers a few simple practices and tools designed to help those who are questioning their relationship with substances by:
Sharing experiences of successes and struggles
Creating a safe, stigma-free environment
Offering easy access to multiple sessions each week
All People, All Pathways - Peer Support - CAPSA
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Living Engaged and Actively with Pain
Living Engaged and Actively with Pain
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We are a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program at Toronto Rehab, University Health Network. We are passionate professionals who want to share some of our self-management resources with the world. If you have pain, mobility issues, or simply wish to explore being kinder to yourself through gentle movement and relaxation, then this channel is for you!
Living Engaged and Actively with Pain
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Sleep On It
Sleep On It
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Sleep On It mission is to promote the importance of sleep to maintain good health, to demystify sleep difficulties, and to offer solutions to patients. The website Sleep On it was created by the Canadian Sleep and Circadian Network, the Canadian Sleep Society, Fondation Sommeil and Wake-up Narcolepsy Canada through their bilingual Canadian campaign to promote the importance of sleep to maintain good health.
Sleep On It
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Mindfulness and Pain
Mindfulness and Pain
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Kwo Wei David Ho, MD, PhD is a pain medicine fellow in the Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. During the May 2020 Pain Science Lecture Series, he speaks on a "Mindfulness and Pain." Learn what is mindfulness, why mindfulness and how to cultivate mindfulness.
Mindfulness and Pain
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Substance use and addiction-related problems
Substance use and addiction-related problems
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It’s common in our culture to use substances for fun, relaxation, and connection. These substances aren’t always dangerous in moderation. But over time, or with excessive use, they can lead to harm. Check out this resource to:
- Find resources for managing substance use
- Learn the signs of substance use and addiction-related problems
- Make steps towards wellness
- Supporting someone struggling with substance use
Substance use and addiction-related problems
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Understand the true nature of your cravings for alcohol or drugs
Understand the true nature of your cravings for alcohol or drugs
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Provided by Wellness Together Canada:
This short video explains how cravings change over time, including:
What to expect from your cravings
How cravings change over time
This tool can help you:
Manage cravings
Remember that cravings aren't forever
Understand the true nature of your cravings for alcohol or drugs
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Pain U Online
Pain U Online
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TAPMI has developed these learning modules to help you:
- Become knowledgeable about chronic pain
- Focus on goals that are important to you
- Minimize stress
- Identify warning signs and avoid flare ups
- Improve overall quality of life
- Stay active to improve your pain levels
- Pace your activities to reduce your risk of flare up
- Practice daily relaxation techniques
- Learn how to communicate with family, friends, and care providers
- Improve your sleep so you can cope better with your pain
Pain U Online
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Pain Talk
Pain Talk
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Have you ever wished you could pick the brain of your local pain expert, if you had one, or find the right word or phrase that can shift the mindset of someone living with persistent pain that can improve their function and quality of life? Pain Talk is a podcast dedicated to bringing together experts who study and support individuals living with pain. It is a platform where scientists, health care providers and individuals living with pain can talk pain—pain and simple.
Pain Talk
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Phone counselling through Wellness Together Canada
Phone counselling through Wellness Together Canada
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Wellness Together Canada offers free live counselling 24 hours a day. To speak to someone now, call 1-866-585-0445. We can connect you to a counsellor who will listen non-judgmentally to whatever's on your mind or help you better understand all the support options available at no cost to you. Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to listen.
Phone counselling through Wellness Together Canada
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The Amazing Benefits of Dance for Arthritis, Pain and Seniors
The Amazing Benefits of Dance for Arthritis, Pain and Seniors
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In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan will demonstrate how to dance bolero, which is a slow-tempo music style originated from Spain. The dance has 4 groups of 8 steps each. You can print the 32 steps from this document: https://bit.ly/DanceBolero
The Amazing Benefits of Dance for Arthritis, Pain and Seniors
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Benefits Finder
Benefits Finder
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The Benefits Finder is a tool that can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive. It asks a few questions and uses your answers to search. It does not collect or track your information. The more questions you answer, the more customized and accurate your results will be.
Benefits Finder
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Guided Meditation for Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
Guided Meditation for Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
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In this video, Sheena, a yoga teacher who suffers from fibromyalgia, shares her daily meditation for pain relief.
Guided Meditation for Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
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Meet & Motivate Groups
Meet & Motivate Groups
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This resource provides:
Drop in, therapist-led group support
Mutual strength, support, and solutions for behaviour change
Support from others like you
This resource can:
Offer motivation and accountability to make behavioural changes
Provide actionable insights and tips to help you make and sustain progress toward your goals
Meet & Motivate Groups
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What is chronic pain and how does it work?
What is chronic pain and how does it work?
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For years people with conditions such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis, chronic fatigue or bad back pain – to name just a few – have been told the pain is all in their head. With no obvious physical symptoms, nociplastic pain can be difficult to diagnose but its effects are very, very real. Research suggests that the immune system plays a role in nociplastic pain, giving people 'feel bad' symptoms including fatigue, anxiety and nausea.
What is chronic pain and how does it work?
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Pain Waves
Pain Waves
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Tune in to Pain BC's Pain Waves podcast to hear leading chronic pain experts and people in pain discuss the latest pain management research, stories, tools, and trends. Episodes are released once per month and can be accessed through iTunes and Spreaker. Pain BC is a registered health charity that has been leading efforts to improve the lives of people in pain through empowerment, care, education and innovation. Learn more at painbc.ca.
Pain Waves
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Wellness Together Canada - Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Wellness Together Canada - Mental Health and Substance Use Support
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Free mental health and substance use support for you and those around you. From educational resources and e-courses to peer support and counselling, get the support that works best for your needs – all at no cost.
No wait times. No referral. No health card required.
Wellness Together Canada - Mental Health and Substance Use Support
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Physical Activity
Physical Activity
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When living with chronic pain it can be easy to stop participating in activity and exercise. Inactivity causes us to gradually lose strength and flexibility. We then find ourselves out of the habit of exercising, which ultimately causes pain levels to increase.
In this module, from Pain U Online, you will learn about:
- How physical activity can help with pain management
- How to identify what type of physical activity to focus on – utilizing the goal-setting and self-management tools
Physical Activity
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Pain+
Pain+
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PAIN+ CPN articles have been rated, by both health care professionals and patients living with chronic pain, to determine clinical relevance and general interest. For Patients and their Caregivers: Are you interested in the evidence behind treatments for pain? Check out the Evidence Summary section where the latest in pain research is translated into easy-to-understand short abstracts.
Pain+
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Healthy Eating by Pain U Online
Healthy Eating by Pain U Online
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Healthy eating and dietary changes may be one component of your chronic pain self-management plan.
Research shows that healthy nutrition has a positive effect on our health. What we eat influences our health. In Canada, dietary risks are one of the three leading risk factors for disease burden. To date, there are no scientifically proven “Chronic Pain Diets”, however healthy eating can benefit people with chronic pain in many ways. Visit this webpage by TAPMI to learn more about healthy eating.
Healthy Eating by Pain U Online
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Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind
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Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. We suggest 10 minutes a day. What are you waiting for?
Smiling Mind is Australia’s leading digital-led, prevention focused mental health not-for-profit. Smiling Mind has been helping minds thrive for over 10 years and are the innovators behind Australia’s most trusted mental wellbeing app. Our evidence-based tools support people to learn the skills to maintain their mental health in fun and interactive ways.
Smiling Mind
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How to Sleep Well with Pain
How to Sleep Well with Pain
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People who live with pain commonly report experiencing issues with sleep and, conversely, poor sleep can make it more difficult to manage pain. This workshop will explore the complex relationship between sleep and pain, with a focus on practical considerations and stategies for the management of sleep disturbance among people who live with pain. The goal is to provide insights on how to improve the management of pain by optimizing sleep.
How to Sleep Well with Pain
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