Resources for Specific Mental Health Needs
One size doesn't fit all, so we've given you the best resources available for you to find what works for you!
Depression
MoodGYM interactive online program on CBT
e-couch interactive online program (less structured than MoodGYM, goes beyond just CBT) myCompass personalized self-help program and toolkit OnTrack interactive online program, advice Students Against Depression advice, info, guidance and resources The Antidepressant Skills Workbook self-care guide Beyond Blue (adult) & Youthbeyondblue (ages 12-25) info, how it affects different groups of people, strategies and tips, personal stories |
HeadsUpGuys strategies for managing and preventing depression in men, action plan
Man Therapy (Australia) & Man Therapy (US) toolkit for men with info, video, coping strategies, resources, personal stories Facing Us interactive, wellness tools Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance wellness toolbox Dealing with Depression interactive, teaches self-help skills |
Anxiety Disorders INCLUDES OCD, PTSD, etc
e-couch interactive online program (less structured than MoodGYM, goes beyond just CBT)
MoodGYM interactive online program on CBT myCompass personalized self-help program and toolkit AnxietyBC Anxiety-Related Disorders addresses various anxiety disorders including PTSD, phobias, OCD, etc AnxietyBC Self-Help Toolkit strategies and tools for various anxiety disorders Beyond OCD college student's guide to OCD |
Man Therapy (Australia) & Man Therapy (US) toolkit for men with info, video, coping strategies, resources, personal stories
Kelty Mental Health healthy thinking activity Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences) International OCD Foundation OCD info Beyond Blue (adult) & Youthbeyondblue (ages 12-25) info, how it affects different groups of people, strategies and tips, personal stories PTSD Coach toolkit with video, exercises |
Bipolar disorder
Facing Us interactive, wellness tools
Psychosis Bipolar info, interactive therapy portal International Bipolar Foundation info, free healthy living with bipolar disorder PDF, webinars |
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario info
Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance wellness toolbox |
schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Society of Canada info, resources
Living with Schizophrenia UK info, coping strategies, its connection to other illnesses
HeretoHelp specific to psychosis, fact sheets, toolkits, its connection to other illnesses
Living with Schizophrenia UK info, coping strategies, its connection to other illnesses
HeretoHelp specific to psychosis, fact sheets, toolkits, its connection to other illnesses
eating disorders
Youthbeyondblue info, strategies and tips
Kelty Eating Disorders info, interactive tool to recognize symptoms NEDIC info, resources, webinars, helpline From Survive to Thrive recovery guide |
Looking Glass Community online pro-recovery peer support
Proud2Bme personal stories, online community, body positivity Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences) |
suicide
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention info, resources
The Next Day interactive animated documentary Beyond Blue (adult) & Youthbeyondblue (ages 12-25) info, personal stories, strategies and tips, safety planning |
Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences)
Students Against Depression advice to keep yourself safe HeadsUpGuys managing suicide risk for men, reaching out |
Addiction
OnTrack interactive online program, advice
Youthbeyondblue info, strategies and tips You and Substance Use manual of stuff to think about and ways to make changes |
Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences)
Change self-help manual for drug and alcohol users who want to make changes Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse info |
Stress
myCompass personalized self-help program and toolkit
Float Your Stress Away tips to reduce stress, relaxation exercises Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences) Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students wellness lifestyle approach to managing stress Stress Busters strategies to reduce stress |
Your Health: Audio/Video audio and video for mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, body scan, etc
Palouse Mindfulness free mindfulness-based stress reduction 8 week course Kelty Mental Health healthy thinking activity |
ADHD
Totally ADD videos, tools, webinars, info
10 Ways to Achieve Success for university students
ADDitude magazine with strategies and support
CMHA BC info, resources
10 Ways to Achieve Success for university students
ADDitude magazine with strategies and support
CMHA BC info, resources
Psychosis
OnTrack interactive online program, advice
Early Psychosis Intervention info, dealing with psychosis toolkit, worksheets, resources
Psychosis Bipolar info, interactive therapy portal
HeretoHelp specific to psychosis, fact sheets, toolkits, its connection to other illnesses
Dealing with Psychosis toolkit with worksheets
Early Psychosis Intervention info, dealing with psychosis toolkit, worksheets, resources
Psychosis Bipolar info, interactive therapy portal
HeretoHelp specific to psychosis, fact sheets, toolkits, its connection to other illnesses
Dealing with Psychosis toolkit with worksheets
Self-Injury
Self-Injury Outreach and Support info, coping strategies, resources, personal stories
Students Against Depression advice to keep yourself safe Half of Us info, how to deal with..., videos (including celebrity experiences) |
Self-Injury and Recovery info, resources
Beyond Blue (adult) & Youthbeyondblue (ages 12-25) info, strategies and tips |
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Speaks transition tool kit for going into adulthood
Autism Speaks autism guide for adults
Interactive Autism Network info, articles, resources
Autism Speaks autism guide for adults
Interactive Autism Network info, articles, resources
Personality Disorders
Mind info, personal stories, resources
BPD Resource Centre info, personal stories
Psych Central info, personality test
BPD Resource Centre info, personal stories
Psych Central info, personality test
Overall Wellness
*plus CBT and mindfulness resources
thedesk online modules, tools, quizzes, advice WalkAlong self-help exercises, personal stories, wellness tips, resources Man Therapy (US) toolkit for men with info, video, coping strategies, resources, personal stories Thnx4 online shareable gratitude journal |
Mental Health Wellness Week wellness strategies, relaxation techniques
HelpGuide how resilience, physical health, relationships and taking care of yourself affect emotional health HeretoHelp multitude of self-help resources You Feel Like Shit: An Interactive Self-Care Guide interactive self-care flow chart |