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
A website dedicated to offering help for your mental health journey
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.
Coping with Lonliness
This article offers information on the impact of lonliness on mental health and tips to help you build relationships and cope with lonliness.
Multicultural Mental Health Centre
This page provides culturally-relevant mental health information for people with lived experience and their families.
Multicultural Mental Health Centre
This page provides culturally-relevant mental health information for people with lived experience and their families.
How to Build Your Own Social Support Network
This article provides strategies to build community and social supports in your life which can be especially helpful when dealing with depression.
HereToHelp.ca
Mental Health and substance use information.
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 and Coping with Anger
Anger and irritability can sometimes be signs of depression or anxiety. Learn more about long and short-term solutions to help when feelings of anger arise.
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.
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Cycle of Depression
A graphic representation of stressors, thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms and behavioral response