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Cellular Dysfunction
If a cell's ability to take in nourishment/oxygen or eliminate toxins/waste is compromised, it is considered dysfunctional.
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Disease in Body Systems
When cells are not able to function, organs and body systems do not function as they should. This malfunction is defined as disease.
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Fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. It can be physical, mental, or emotional. When a person is fatigued they are less likely to do what is required to keep their cells healthy and functioning, such as exercising and eating properly.
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Pain and/or Functional Compromise
Disease in a body function can cause pain, compromised movement, compromised breathing, or malnutrition.
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Depression
Constant stress can lead to depression. Everyone feels sad at times. If these feelings last, you should visit a doctor to see if it is depression. Depression can manifest as a feeling of not being able to cope, feeling drained of energy, anger,
or any range of emotions or lack of emotions. If you think you might have depression, it is important to talk to a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, Elder, school counselor, or coach, and visit a doctor.
If you need someone to
talk to, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Mental health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
For immediate help call 911 or go to the emergency department.
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Stress, Anxiety, Other Emotions
Pain and emotion are processed in the same part of the brain which can lead to an activation of emotional sensations from pain signals.
In addition to mixed signals, the pain and uncertainty of disease can lead to stress, anxiety, and
other emotions.
Learn More!
For more information about stress and mental health, ADLC offers HSS3020: Mental Health and Wellness.
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