Patient Resources

COVID-19 INFORMATION

As of January 15,2021 we continue to restrict access for face to face assessments at the clinic (only those deemed absolutely necessary) but are offering telemedicine appointments during regular business hours. We plan to operate in this fashion until it is safer to reopen our doors for regular in person visits.

At this time we do not have any information about the Covid vaccines, but are directing patients to follow your local public health websites as they will have the most pertinent up to date information for each region.

Stay safe!

ONLINE RESOURCES

Sleep:

The National Sleep Foundation. www.sleep.org, www.sleepfoundation.org
Online CBT course for sleep! Costs about $40 Cdn. Based on techniques developed at Harvard. If you’re still having problems, this could be the next best step for you. http://www.cbtforinsomnia.com/

Crisis intervention:

Distress Center Niagara: In Grimsby/ Beamsville, call 905-563-6674, or go to http://distresscentreniagara.com/
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line Niagara: http://www.accesslineniagara.com/
COAST Niagara (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): 1-866-550-5205 or http://coastniagara.ca/
COAST provides services to people in the Niagara Region who are in crisis and have a mental health concern. The program is a partnership between Distress Centre Niagara, Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara, Niagara Health System, Niagara Regional Police Services.
The Canadian Mental Health Association: http://www.cmha.ca/ some great brochures about various problems, like OCD, anxiety disorders, etc.
Mental Health America: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ some excellent screening questionnaires here, that do NOT take the place of your doctor’s assessment.

Depression, anxiety, relationships. A mix of CBT, interpersonal, physical activity/relaxation. A self help interactive program from Australia.

https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome
Moodkit was developed to provide more than 200 mood-improving activities and thought modulation strategies. http://www.thriveport.com/products/moodkit/
PTSD Coach Canada- a website developed by Veterans Affairs Canada for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Focuses education as well as CBT techniques; http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/stay-connected/mobile-app/ptsd-coach-canada

Online CBT Training:

https://moodgym.anu.edu.au “The mood gym”, very helpful, from our Australian friends.

Mindfulness:

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Centre: http://marc.ucla.edu/ lots of resources, and free “guided meditations”
Mindfulness Based Stress reduction program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn: www.palousemindfulness.com

Nutrition:

Psoriasis:

http://www.venderm.ca

Parenting resources

http://www.niagararegion.ca/health/parenting/parenting-resource-guide.aspx
Canadian Pediatric Society –http://www.cps.ca
MotherRisk – Sick Kids Hospital; a website designed to answer various questions about how to handle different illnesses and challenges while pregnant. http://www.motherisk.org/
PainSquad- Sick Kids Hospital; a website developed to help with management of pain for children with cancer. http://www.sickkids.ca/Research/I-OUCH/Pain-Squad-App/index.html

Smoking Cessation Resources:

www.smokershelpline.ca
Tobacco hotline Public Health, Niagara Region 905-688-8248 x7393

Vaccines and Travel There are many things to consider when travelling and many of you may have questions about vaccines. Niagara Public Health offers some great information.

Travel link: https://www.niagararegion.ca/health/vaccinations/travel/default.aspx
The Centre for Disease Controls Travel Information http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
Many people have questions about vaccinations and at what age to administer. The MOH website has a list of vaccination and age requirement: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/immunization/schedule.aspx
Another great resource for questions and concerns about immunizations is the Immunize Canada website: http://www.immunize.ca/en/default.aspx
If you are wondering about the flu vaccine in particular, this MOH website will address many of your questions; http://www.ontario.ca/page/flu-shot-safety

General websites with Local Information: The following websites offer many great links to local resources in our community.

Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN): http://www.hnhblhin.on.ca/
Niagara Region Public Health: http://www.niagararegion.ca/health/default.aspx

OtherDr Mike Evans: Want some really neat cartoons on health related topics? Check out especially 23½ h fitness. The benefits from walking will just blow your mind!

http://www.evanshealthlab.com/

Niagara Region Public Health website offers a multitude of information and resources. We’ve tried to list specific links under each heading, but to self navigate their system, the main link is: https://www.niagararegion.ca/health/default.aspx

Amazon resources: Here’s a list we make available for patients of resources available on Amazon, all at least a 4/5 star rating, all at least 100 reviews, that may address some problems for you. The best way to stop worrying is to solve a problem! (Thanks to Ryan Chen, MD, for this list.)