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ACTIVE LIVING
Canada’s Physical Activity Guide	Check out the Government of Canada's guide to staying active and healthy: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/
Act Now BC	Get tips on physical activity, healthy eating, healthy workplaces, tobacco, and more: http://www.actnowbc.ca/
Top Ten ways to get active	Learn some easy ways to build activity into your daily routine, helping you get active and stay active!

ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE
Alcohol and Drug Information & Referral Service	Provides information and referral services for people across B.C. needing help with any kind of substance abuse. Includes information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services and regulatory agencies. Lower Mainland: (604) 660-9382 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1441
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse	This site provides evidence-based information to help reduce the harm associated with substance abuse and addictions http://www.ccsa.ca
College Drinking Changing the Culture	Your one stop resource for comprehensive information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
Centre for Addictions Research of BC	Well researched fact and tip sheets addressing substance use issues. Take the reality check test to determine if your drinking habits are safe, risky, or harmful http://www.carbc.ca
ALLERGIES
Allergy Center	Find information on allergies, allergy symptoms, and allergy relief. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergy/AA99999
Food allergies	Get information about the labelling of foods causing allergies and sensitivities http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allergense.shtml
ANXIETY OR PANIC ATTACKS
Anxiety and panic attacks	Check out this resource for information and support for anxiety and panic attacks

ASTHMA
Asthma	Learn the signs and symptoms of asthma, as well as diagnosis, treatment and medications. http://www.asthma.ca/adults/about/

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BACK PAIN PREVENTION
Refer to Illness and Injury Prevention
BALANCED LIFESTYLE
Refer to WELLNESS & BALANCE
BIPOLAR DISORDER
BIRTH CONTROL
Birth Control products & prices	Health and Counselling Services offers a wide variety of birth control products, available at both our Burnaby and Vancouver Health Clinics
Relative Effectiveness of Birth Control Methods	Wondering about the effectiveness of different kinds of birth control?
BODY IMAGE AND DISORDERED EATING
Ten steps to positive body image	Learn ways of looking more healthfully and happily at yourself and your body
Evaluating eating and exercise habits	Do you skip meals, count calories, or exercise so much you are fatigued? Evaluate your habits with this resource
How to help a friend with eating and body image issues	Concerned about a friend? Find resources and support here
Body image	What is body image? Is yours positive or negative? Check out this resource to learn more about body image
Peace program	Find out about HCS' support program to develop a more peaceful relationship with self and food
Debunking diet myths	Find out what's fact or fiction with popular diet myths
National Eating Disorder Information Centre	Visit this site for information about eating disorders and disordered eating, as well as referrals and support: http://www.nedic.ca/

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COLD AND FLU PREVENTION
Facts about the Flu	How is the Flu spread? When should I see a doctor? Check out this resource for answers to these questions and more.
Flu immunization myths and facts	This resource provides information on the myths and facts of Influenza immunization
Facts about the Flu Vaccine	What is the Influenza vaccination? Who should get it? Find out here.
Flu Pandemic Preparedness	Learn how to care for yourself and those around you in the case of a flu pandemic
Preventing cold and flu	Hands spread approximately 80% of colds and flus. Learn how, when and why handwashing works on this site.
Facts about Flu	Use this site as your one-stop guide to on-line information and resources about influenza (flu), from the Government of Canada
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication Skills for Couples	Communication skills for couples (Intro) Communication skills for couples

COPING STRATEGIES
Refer to Mental Wellness under M

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DRUG USE
Refer to Alcohol and Drug Use under A
DEPRESSION
Antidepressant skills for Work	Learn skills for dealing with depression and mood problems in the workplace
DISORDERED EATING
Refer to Body Image and Disordered Eating under B

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EATING DISORDERS
Refer to Body Image and Disordered Eating under B

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FLU
Refer to Cold and Flu Prevention under C

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GAMBLING
Responsible Gambling	This site provides useful information on responsible gambling and assistance for those seeking help for problem gambling. http://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/
Know the Score	This interactive problem gambling program is designed for university students - learn about myths, signs of problem gambling, and resources www.knowthescore.ca
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Go Ask Alice	Check this site out for frank and factual health information: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

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HEALTHY LIVING
Canada Health Network	Explore this site filled with a wealth of information to help you make healthy choices: http://www.canadian-health-network.ca
HEALTHY EATING
Refer to Nutrition under N

HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS
Heat-related Illness	Find out what the causes, symptoms, and risks are for heat-related illnesses, and how to prevent and treat them.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
HPV Info	Get comprehensive information about HPV, it's treatment and prevention.

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ILLNESS AND INJURY PREVENTION

Choosing the right backpack	Backpacks can be a real pain in the back! Here are some tips to choosing the right backpack for you
Study station setup	Follow these simple steps to reduce injury while working at the computer, and learn about work station ergonomics
Cold & Flu Prevention	Refer to Cold and Flu Prevention under C

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Click here for more information about IBS

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MENINGITIS
Meningococcal Disease	Use this resource to get answers to your questions about Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis) and prevention.
Meningococcal Vaccines	This resource gives information about the Meningococcal Vaccine

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
How Counselling Helps	A useful article co-written by HCS' staff psychologist Janice Stuart.
Canadian Mental Health Association	The CMHA promotes the mental health of all Canadians and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness: http://www.cmha.ca/bins/index.asp
Here to Help	This site offers skills for handling stress, depression, emotions and body image: http://heretohelp.bc.ca/
Guilt, shame & responsibility	Learn strategies for dealing with guilt and shame
Mental Health and Wellbeing	Learn about the four basic dimensions of mental health and wellbeing
Mood Disorders	This simple, online private mental health check-up can identify some symptoms of common mood disorders so you can get help if you need it:http://www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca/about.html
Psychosis	Refer to Psychosis under P
Social Support	We all need people we can depend on during both the good and bad times - learn how it can enhance your life, how to give and receive it, and how to enhance your support network.

MOOD AND HEALTHY THINKING
Record your thoughts & change your mood	How we think affects how we feel! Use this resource to find ways to use your own thoughts to change your mood
Thought record	Use this resource to record your thoughts and change your mood
The tyranny of shoulds, oughts and musts	Ever feel like you MUST be perfect? This way of thinking can cause guilt, shame or anger - learn ways to change how you think.
Healthy Thinking	Do you dwell on the negative? Find it hard to think positive? Find out how to develop healthy thinking patterns, which affects how we feel and what we do
MUMPS
BC Health Files Mumps Handout	This resource oulines what mumps is, how it's spread, what the symptoms are and treatment is, and who should be vaccinated.

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NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING

Healthy eating cheap & easy	Learn tips and techniques to eating healthy - cheap and easy!
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide	This site by Health Canada provides a guide to eating a nutritious and balanced diet. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
The Dish- SFU's Nutrition Blog	Ask your nutrition questions online!
Eat Tracker and Activity Assessment	Track your day's food and activity choices and compare them to Health Canada’s guidelines: http://www.dieticians.ca/public/content/eat_well_live_ well/english/eatracker/
Community Kitchens	Join a group of individuals in your community who meet regularly to cook healthy, nutritious meals - the only requirement is an interest in food!http://www.communitykitchens.ca/
SFU Food Bank	The SFU Food Bank offers support for SFU students and families in need. Click here for more information.
Nutrition Labelling Education Centre	Learn how to make healthy food choices through better use of the nutrition information on the labels of packaged goods! http://www.healthyeatingisinstore.ca/
Nutrition & Stress	Learn about how eating right can help alleviate your stress!

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Refer to Active Living under A
PANIC ATTACKS
Refer to Anxiety and Panic Attacks under A
POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES & SELF ESTEEM
Refer to Self Esteem and Positive Attributes under S
PROBLEM-SOLVING

PSYCHOSIS
Problem Solving	Life has tons of tough problems that can't be easily solved-use this step-by-step problem solving guide to help you find a solution
Psychosis Sucks	Visit this website for information on psychosis, it's signs and symptoms, and direction for seeking help for yourself or a friend http://www.psychosissucks.ca/epi/

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RELAXATION STRATEGIES
Refer to Stress & Relaxation under S
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Birth Control options	Refer to Birth Control under B
Sexual Health	Refer to Sexual Health & Relationships under S
RELATIONSHIPS
Sexual Health & Relationships	Refer to Sexual Health & Relationships under S
Communication Skills for Couples	Refer to Communication Skills under C
Emotional Maturity	Emotional (Im)maturity
Conflict	10 Ways to Increase Conflict and make things Worse
Dysfunctional Relationships	Understanding Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns in Your Family
Addictive Relationships	Strategies for Overcoming Relationship Addictions

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SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE
Refer to Alcohol and Drug Use under A
SELF ESTEEM AND POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES
Characteristic development	Try this exercise if you would like to develop a particular character quality within yourself
Identifying your positive attributes	This resource offers some valuable tips for indentifying positive attributes within yourself
SEXUAL HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS
Abortion Resources	View this fact sheet for information and resources related to abortions.
Candid Conversations Blog	Ask ANONYMOUS questions, and read answers on questions covering everything sexual health related on HCS' Candid Conversations blog site
Choosing a Contraceptive	Take this quick quiz to help you choose a contraceptive that's right for you.
Effectiveness of birth control methods	Download this pdf to see the effectiveness of different birth control methods
Help yourself to a healthy and safer sex life	Some things to think about in order to have a healthy and safer sex life
Sexual and reproductive Health	Visit the Options for Sexual Health BC website to access quality sexual educational materials and general information: http://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/
Sexuality and you	The ultimate Canadian website devoted to credible and reliable sexual education and information: http://www.sexualityandu.ca/home_e.aspx
Sexuality and sexual health quizzes	These quizzes will assess your STI/HIV/AIDS risk, test your knowledge of birth control and pregnancy, and more! http://www.sexualityandu.ca/multimedia/games/sexfu/index_e.asp
Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW)	http://www.wavaw.ca/index.cfm?page_id=49
Sexual Assualt Support Services (Rape Crisis Services)	http://www.vch.ca/find_services/find_services/?&program_id=11289
SLEEP
Sleep Diary	Use this sleep diary to track your sleeping patterns and to improve your sleep skills.
National Sleep Foundation	Visit the National Sleep Foundation website to learn how to achieve sufficient sleep so you can feel and perform at your best!
Getting a good night's sleep	Find out how to feel rested and get a good night's sleep
Sleep your way to better health	Some top tips to getting a good night's rest!
SMOKING AND SMOKING CESSATION
Smoking Cessation	This site provides comprehensive resources and support for people trying to give up smoking: http://bc.quitnet.com/
Thinking of Quitting?	Check out this resource for info on the benefits of quitting, quitting options, and healthier choices
Second-hand smoke	Want more information on the health risks related to second-hand smoke? http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/second/fact-fait/tox_e.html
STRESS & RELAXATION
Relaxation techniques	Use this guide for tried and tested relaxation techniques
Stress and Well-being	Stressed out? Learn some common ways of coping with stress and tips to ensure your coping choices lead to stress reduction
51 Proven Stress Reducers	Want a tip or two on reducing stress? How 'bout 51? Check out this quick and fun resource for some easy ways to de-stress!
Stress and Relaxation: video and audio	Check out HCS' library of audio and video recordings, designed to help you cope with the stressors in your life and relax.

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TOBACCO AND TOBACCO CESSATION

HEALTHY THINKING AND MOOD
Refer to Smoking & Smoking Cessation under S

Thinking and Mood

Refer to Mood and Healthy Thinking under M

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WELLNESS & BALANCE
Wellness Wheel	Discover the dimensions of wellness in your life, how to maintain a balance between them, and resources for you both on and off campus using HCS' Wellness wheel
Wellness Guide for Students	Use this guide to find out how you can make the choices and decisions necessary to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Work/life balance	Need some help finding balance in your life? Try these tips

WEST NILE VIRUS
West Nile Virus	For comprehensive information on West Nile Virus, visit: http://www.bccdc.org/content.php?item=183

WORK STATION ERGONOMICS
Refer to Illness and Injury Prevention under I