Connex Ontario
Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health and Problem Gambling helplines and health services information.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Resources, education and referral information.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Hamilton Branch-Community resources, programs and groups.
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Mental health services and support information.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Information on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.
Antidepressant skills. Coping with suicidal thoughts. Dealing with depression. Positive coping. Relaxation audio.
Check Up from the Neck Up
A check up to identify the signs and symptoms of mood disorders.
MoodGym
Self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
Eating Disorder Support
It provides information, support and referrals for Canadians struggling with an eating disorder or for those looking for information to support a friend or family member. Instant chat and text options are now available.
Expandable List
- https://www.caddra.ca/ – A Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
- http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434 – Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
- http://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control.aspx – Controlling Anger Before it Controls You
- https://www.anxietybc.com/ – Canadian non-profit organization promoting awareness of anxiety disorders and supporting access to evidence based resources and treatment.
- https://adaa.org/ – Aniety and Depression Association of America is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depressive, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders through education, practice, and research.
- https://psychologytools.com/ – A reliable tool for psychological self-help for the public.
- https://www.chronicle.com/article/Facing-Anxiety/241968 – Students share how they cope and how campuses can help
- http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/assertive/art-20044644 – Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better
- https://psychologytools.com/self-esteem.html – Tools and personal assessments related to self-esteem and assertiveness
- https://www.nedic.ca – National Eating Disorder Information Centre
- https://www.dietitians.ca/ – Dietitians of Canada provide resources to assess and improve dietary health through education and planning tools.
- http://depressionhurts.ca/en/default.aspx – Education resource to help understand, identify, and address depression.
- https://psychologytools.com – A reliable tool for psychological self-help for the public.
- http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/grieving/#.WamFdD596Ul – What is grief and what can be done about it?
- Happy Thoughts – A TIME article describing some tips and reminders that are helpful when working on being happy.
- Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines – Physical activity guidelines by the Government of Canada.
- http://mindfulnessforstudents.co.uk/ – Mindfulness resources targeted for post-secondary students.
- http://jamesclear.com/procrastination – Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating
- https://www.procrastination.ca/ – A research group dedicated to understanding why we procrastinate and what can be done about it.
- http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/ – What is a healthy relationship?
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm – Cutting and Self-Harm
- http://www.sexandu.ca/ – A reliable resource for sexual and reproductive health managed by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.
- http://www.srhweek.ca/ – An annual campaign promoting sexual and reproductive health put on by Action Canada
- http://pflagcanada.ca/ – A support resource advocating for education and normalization of ranging sexual orientations.
- https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/sleep-hygiene – Information on sleep hygiene and how to maintain it.
- https://www.sleepassociation.org/patients-general-public/insomnia/sleep-hygiene-tips/ – Sleep Hygiene Tips – Research & Treatments
- http://www.educationcorner.com/study-skills.html – Study skill and test-taking guides
- http://www.howtostudy.org/ – Tools for setting goals, note-taking, improving recall, and test-taking.
- http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Pages/default.aspx – Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
- https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/ – Research and educational materials challenging college drinking culture to encourage safer drinking practices
- www.stoponthenet.com – The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is pleased to share their online smoking cessation program called STOP on the Net, available to adults in Ontario, 18 years and older, who are interested in quitting tobacco cigarette smoking.
- Home (smokershelpline.ca) Smokers’ Helpline has proven, free and personalized tools to help you quit smoking and vaping successfully.
- https://www.suicideprevention.ca/ – Understand suicidal ideation and how it can be addressed
- http://spcch.org/ – Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton offers information for those with loved ones struggling with suicidal ideation
- http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/Trama/Pages/default.aspx – What is trauma and how can it can be addressed?
- http://www.apa.org/topics/trauma/ – Quick information on trauma from the American Psychological Association
- https://psychologytools.com – Psychology tools for addressing trauma and related issues