Forms and Resources links
Mood Questionnaires Forms for appointments
Depression and Anxiety Questionnaires
(please complete both and email to clinic)
Once completed can copy results into an email and email to medicalclinickelowna@gmail.com
(PHQ&GAD) print and complete then email back to clinic
Electronically fillable-but will need to still copy and paste into an email
ADHD Questionnaires
Resources for various common Health Topics
- Eczema: https://eczemahelp.ca
- Dermatology Handouts: https://pedsderm.net/for-patients-families/patient-handouts/
- Concussions: https://cattonline.com/ ; https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/concussion/
- Pain: https://painbc.ca/find-help
- Life after Cancer: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/coping-with-cancer/life-after-cancer
- Osteoporosis: https://osteoporosis.ca/
- Asthma: https://asthma.ca/
- Migraines: https://migrainecanada.org/library/ and https://migrainetracker.ca/
- Gout: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/illnesses-conditions/arthritis-and-osteoporosis/gout
- Digestive Diseases & Disorders (Various gastrointestinal and liver illness topics): https://badgut.org/information-centre/diseases-disorders/
- Bladder Training: https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/conditions/bladder-training/
- Dietary bladder Irritants: https://drcarroll.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bladder-irritants.pdf
- Fibromyalgia: https://cfsselfhelp.org/library/topic/treatment-options
- BC Cancer Screening programs: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz8GuBhCxARIsAOpzk8xxfUzsyqMh0lAlHQVIYH5V0YIseafecsWNT7Z7s_tzpCGDQTwayiUaAlbMEALw_wcB
- Contraception: https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/
- Mediterranean diet: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801
- Other Dietary advice: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-services/healthlink-bc-811-services/dietitian-services
- Diabetes website: https://www.diabetes.ca/
- Dietary information: various topics https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/TopicList.aspx
- How to get more iron: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Vitamins-and-Minerals/How-To-Get-More-Iron.aspx
- Immunisation advice: https://immunizebc.ca/
- Smoking Cessation: https://quitnow.ca/ Check out this great support service for people trying to leave tobacco behind and please feel free to talk o us about how we can support you.
- Alcohol use disorder website: https://www.cauds.org/
- Insomnia : Sleep Hygiene handout: healthy sleep habits that help create the most optimal environment for sleep
- Sleep well without sleeping pills: https://mysleepwell.ca
- Home BP log: https://drcarroll.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/form_tb1868.pdf
- Pharmacy compass: https://www.pac.bluecross.ca/pharmacycompass
- If you know someone who needs a family physician, they need to register with the Health Connect Registry (the centralized provincial wait list) for their geographical region found at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry
Pediatrics Resources
Local pediatrician website with links to information from Constipation, CMPA, headaches to ADHD etc.
https://www.strathconapediatrics.ca/for-parents
General Resources – these websites are pediatrician – approved!
Mental Health Resources
Crisis
- If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please connect with the Crisis line (24/7/365)
- by phone: 1-888-494-3888
- or go to the Kelowna General Hospital Emergency Department where you will be assessed and connected if appropriate to the psychiatrist on call.
Counseling
- If you have access to extended health benefits, this is your first place to try connect with…
Interior Health offers same day, no appointment necessary, counseling services for patients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or stress.
Youth Resources
- Foundry is working to make sure all young people in British Columbia can get the care and support they need, when they need it. We are now offering virtual drop-in counseling sessions by voice, video and chat to young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers
- Child and Youth Mental Health: free and voluntary community based mental health supports for 0-18. Self-referral at local intake.
APPs – a selection of app’s to help with mood
(try various ones to find one that suits you )
- Headspace (guided meditation)
- Calm (meditation)
- Mind shift (CBT, relaxation) (FREE)
- CBT-i Coach (for insomnia) (FREE)
- Calm Harm App (for self harm)
- Clear Fear App (for anxiety)
- Insight Timer (meditation for sleep, anxiety, stress) (FREE)
- Ten Percent Happier (for meditation, with COVID course)
- Healthy minds (meditation and podcasts; for students)
- Stop breathe and think (guided meditation and mindfulness)
Websites
- Wellbeing (BC government pathway for mental health and substance use supports across BC)
- Moodgym (online self help for anxiety and depression)
- Kelty’s Key (online self help or virtual counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia)
- Looking after Yourself (worksheets on multiple topics
- BounceBack BC
- Pacific Post Partum Support Society
- Keltymentalhealth.ca Youth specific
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ This is a great website for our younger patients who are struggling with anxiety. There is information about mindfulness and links to an app with exercises to promote mindfulness and reduce anxiety.
Seniors’ Health Resources
Advanced Care Planning
Advanced Care Planning is the process of thinking about and communicating your wishes, or your ‘goals of care’. As your family doctors, knowing your goals of care allows us to help you navigate your health care choices.
And in the event that you are unable to make choices for yourself, it helps us and your loved ones know what you might have chosen for yourself – so we can best support you.
But we know, these discussions and topics are difficult, try to discuss them with your loved ones.
Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST)
Falls Prevention
If falling is a concern for you or a loved one, we recommend you consider exercises specifically designed to strengthen problem areas for the elderly. Please see the attached link from Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL). Note, there are three levels of exercises in multiple languages and video resources are posted for each.
Dementia
The Alzheimer`s Society offers dementia education and resources for patients and caregivers. You can self refer to their services through the First Link Program. Contact them through the First Link Dementia Hotline: Province-wide: 1-800-936-6033
Family and Social Supports for Seniors
Information on a broad range of topics is available from the provincial government through SeniorsBC. For questions regarding Healthy Aging, Health and Safety, Financial & Legal Matters, Transportation, Caring for Seniors, Home and Community Care and Housing please visit their website.
Safety Alert Systems, Identification Pendants, GPS Location Tracking
For information regarding safety alert systems for your home please visit the websites for Lifeline and MedicAlert.
Joint Related Resources
Before starting any of these exercises, please discuss whether they are safe for you with your physiotherapist or family doctor
Foot And Ankle Disorders
This website offers information about sprains, Bunions, Achilles tendon problems, plantar fasciitis and many other disorders here.
Other Joints
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons offers this list of exercises designed to promote spinal health and reduce pain. Before starting any of these exercises, please discuss whether they are safe for you with your physiotherapist or family doctor.
Knee Exercises
Hip Disorders
Lumbar (Low Back) And Core Exercises
This is a great resource from the Athletic Medicine Program at Princeton University. Please check with your physiotherapist family doctor before starting this program.