what role does the mental health services play in greater vancouver?
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THEY ARENT INTO ROLEPLAYING
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There doesn't seem to be one. I found their online homepage, and the links to their world outreach and it looks like there is one in Vancouver(B.C), Calgary(Alberta), Brampton(Ontario) & Montreal (Quebec). Sorry, See links below.
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Most hospitals have a mental health ward.  They usually carry pamphlets that have information on various treatments used to help the depressed.  You also may want to check the phone book for a suicide hotline or a mental health clinic.
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Diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders, Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures.  Prescribe medication and treatment and refer patients for surgery. Act as consultants to other physicians
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To treat and/or cure mental disorders.  A psychiatrist is a M.D. who can prescribe medicines.  They can counsel, but they usually leave that to a psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker.  They usually just diagnose and prescribe medicines/treatments.
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Mental health is a generalized term used for the health of one's brain...meaning things are going well and the way they should be going. Mental illness means there is obviously something wrong and therefore would need treatement from a doctor to correct the issue.
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From experience with NHS re MH and physical health problems I would say it is always down to individuals within services. Services are sometimes very impoverished, there are time pressures which are less if you go private. But I had excellent MH support with depression from a student clinical psychologist after I 'forced' my GP to refer me for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which was NHS. I have had chronic and excellent care for a serious condition on the NHS. I have had very prompt, polite treatment privately but resent paying for it!!
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I do not live in NY but they should have group homes for people with mental illnesses, i live in mn and i used to work for a group home that takes in different people with different illnesses, and they take good care of the people also. I worked in a house with 4 people living in it and one was autistic, and even though he had behavior problems the people there are trained to handle it legally and with respect. i know some of the phone book they have a group home listing in the yellow pages, call to talk to the owner of the group homes to set up a appt. to meet with her or him.
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professional who monitors and assists the social, emotional, and psychological growth and development of a child and family. \n\nThis person works at helping individuals or the community enhance their capacity for social functioning.
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Yes, psyc. techs. interact with patients and assist nurses, doctors, and therapists in an inpatient setting. I agree with Sarah ;)
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When I lived in Portland, Oregon, at Denver and Lombard there is a tavern called the farmers barn tavern if you go  there, you will find everybody is crazier than you are and for the price of a couple of beers.  It's well worth the investment and if that's not your cup of tea.  Look in the book, Multnomah County adult mental services.  I believe the service is free for low income individuals.  Good luck and I hope all is well
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social services, being a counsellor- speaking to listening to people who have issues, speak directly to them or listen- most appreciate that cos not many are willing to listen to peoples problems.
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Vancouver is a great place to work!
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I worked at this fully integrated reintegration program.  We had psychiatrists, case managers, therapists, emergency services staff, day program (clubhouse) and residential workers.  I was part of the residential program and I worked with people coming out of the state hospital and helped them with budgeting and banking, medication management and medical care, nutrition and cooking, cleaning, recreation, housing, community resources, hygiene..basically any skills you need on a daily basis, I tried to teach them.  The program was aimed at improving quality of life and preventing decompensation and the return to the hospital.  There is a magazine called Reintegration Today that focuses on the rehabilitation of people with schizophrenia and programs like this.  The magazine is quarterly and free.  I put the link below.
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"United Behavioral Health Services \nTo receive mental health outpatient services on a non-emergency basis, call UBH toll-free at (877) 504-4477. You may call 24 hours a day, seven days a week." By  http://benefitsu.stanford.edu/medical/medical/mental_access.html
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Get thee to a mental institution where you can get the care that you obviously need
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Mmm, not sure what catagorisation you're using there.\n\nNormal treatments for mental illness;\n\nPharmacological therapy.\nElectro-convlsive therepy.\nCognitive behaviour therapy.\nPlay therapy (in paeds).\n\nYou might also want to note the role of supporting specialities such as psychiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers and so on.\n\nWiki has a list of 'therapies', some of which might actually be used;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_psychotherapies