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Mental Health Resources & Info

When Asking a Friend Is Just Not Enough

Sukhasana
"A growing body of knowledge to date is positive in showing that online counseling can have a similar impact and is capable of replicating the facilitative conditions as face‐to‐face encounters" (Richards & Viganó, 2013)
Yoga Asana

Meditation 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have had to change how they live and work (Behan, 2020). Feelings of despair, distress and fear have increased, as well as feelings of anxiety and depression (Behan, 2020). New social distancing measures have also made it more difficult for some to access the support they need to cope with their feelings during the pandemic. During these challenging times, it is especially important to seek out support, and thankfully there are many ways to do so at home. There is a plethora of online wellness resources available for the public that can help cope with feelings of anxiety and depression. One of these resources includes online mindfulness and meditation exercises (Behan, 2020). Practicing mindfulness and meditation during the COVID-19 pandemic is effective for helping us acknowledge our fears and our circumstances, which can allow us to observe that, like our thoughts, this period in our lives shall pass (Behan, 2020). Today, Shana will be showing you how you can practice mindfulness and meditation from the comfort of your own home. 

Click here for our mindfulness and meditation video.

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  • Headspace

    • ​An app that offers meditation tools and resources for your mental wellbeing. You can now get the full version of Headspace for free if you are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • Calm

    • ​An app that provides multiple guided meditations and stories to help with sleep.

E-Counselling Services

  • Better Help Online Therapy

    • ​Connects you with registered clinical counsellors that will offer services tailored to your needs. The counselling process can be done through text, phone, or video, at any time. 

  • TalkSpace Online Therapy

    • ​Get matched with a registered clinical counsellor for all your needs, 24/7.

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  • KELTY’S KEY

    • ​A free source for online therapy that is publicly funded by Vancouver Coastal Health in Canada. Get connected with online therapists and get access to wellness resources. Can be used anywhere, at any time. 

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  • Anxiety Canada

    • ​Offers resources to manage anxiety. It is available for all ages, and offers tools that are tailored for managing anxiety during COVID-19. It also offers an app called “Mindshift CBT”, a virtual group treatment program based on cognitive behavioural therapy, effective for treating anxiety and depression.

  • BounceBack

    • ​An online website based in British Columbia, Canada. It offers access to mental health wellness materials and resources that are tailored to your needs. You will have access to workbooks, activities, videos, and a trained coach who can provide up to 6 phone sessions. It has services tailored for both youth and adults.

  • My SSP / Here2Talk

    • Mental health support program for post-secondary students.

    • MySSP available in 6 languages, Here2Talk in 2 languages (French, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish and more).

    • Cultural Relevance: You can request specific counsellor options (eg. religious identification, gender identification, etc.).

Online Guided Yoga

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