Depression
Depression can manifest as persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and even physical symptoms. It can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. Fortunately, numerous resources to provide effective assistance and support for those struggling with depression.
Websites/Resources
BounceBack BC
Free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach.
Learn skills to manage low mood, stress, and worry with the support of a coach. With the right tools and practice, you can bounce back to reclaim your mental health.
Mental Health Supports and Resources in BC
From HealthLink BC, services and resources by region, health needs, and special populations, including health lines, crisis lines, bereavement, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, LGTBQIA+, older adults, youth, and health care workers.
HereToHelp BC
Mental Health and substance use support for you or someone you love.
Explore strategies to help you take care of your mental health and use substances in healthier ways, find the information you need to manage mental health and substance use problems, and learn how you can support a loved one.
Understanding Depression
From HealthLink BC, a comprehensive overview of depression, including symptoms, risks, treatments, screening, self-care and support.
Multicultural Mental Health Centre
This page provides culturally-relevant mental health information for people with lived experience and their families.
How Men Can Fight Depression
HeadsUpGuys in a UBC program with a mandate to improve mental health literacy in men while reducing stigma. Check out the road map to recovery, self-care essentials, and self-guided courses.
How to Deal with Depression
From HelpGuide.org, here are 7 tips that can make a difference when you’re struggling with depression.
When you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But these coping strategies can help you deal with depression and put you on the road to recovery.
Managing your Mood – Health Mind Platter
Seven daily essential mental activities to optimize brain matter and create well-being.
Worksheets
Coping Skills for Depression
Depression saps a person’s energy to do just about anything—even activities they enjoy.
As a result, people with depression tend to become less active, which causes the depression to worsen. However, even a little bit of activity can help stop this cycle.
Cycle of Depression
A graphic representation of:
- stressors,
- thoughts,
- feelings,
- physical symptoms
- and behavioural response.
Waking up refreshed
Tips for better mornings