mental health resources
If you need professional counselling right now or are having thoughts of suicide, call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or Crisis Service Canada at 1-833-456-4566, or visit crisisservicescanada.ca
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:
Abbeycare Foundation
Mental health issues can often manifest themselves as addiction issues. Abbeycare offers up-to-date and helpful information about addiction that is reviewed by a medical team.
Archstone, Behavioural Health Centre in South Florida, treating mental health issues, alcohol and drug abuse problems.
befrienders.org Providing emotional support to prevent suicide worldwide
Break Free: How Stopping Certain Behaviors Elevates Your Life is an article by Dorothy Watson of Mental Wellness Center
Breathing Space (Scotland) offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
camh.ca crisis resources
CAITS, a Camh program helping people with mental health disorders prepare for further treatment.
Campaign Against Living Miserably, Great tips about looking out for a mate.
Change Direction an wonderful organization in the US is trying to change the culture around mental health and illness.
Community Advice & Listening Line (in Wales) offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Centre for Mental Health in the UK is a place where ex-service personnel can find help for mental illness.
drugwatch.com
A guide to mental illness that covers anxiety, depression, treatments, and more
doctors.cpso.on.ca
find a doctor by location and/or name
Elisabeth Gilbert_A truthful and insightful interview with writer
by Chase Jarvis in which she describes how she wins her struggle with mental health - every day.
George Hull Centre for Children and Families
This Etobicoke Centre provides children, youth, and families with resources, programs, and support.
Guide to Supporting the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Musicians is an interesting website full of helpful information. Based in the UK it’s information is good whether or not you are British
Headstogether.org
A. mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health.
In Japan you can get help here.
Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
listeningplace.org.uk
Anyone who, for whatever reason feels life is no longer worth living, can find a place with a warm and open listener who will give them time
mindbeacon.com
customized online therapy
mindyourmind.ca exists in the space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet
ontario.ca
find mental health & addiction services in your community
psych.on.ca
find a psychologist or psychological associate in Ontario
NFA Behavioral Health A great article that gives us an overall look at the basics of mental health
Manage Fear in Uncertain Times_an interesting article
Relax Like a Boss is an interesting blog helping others to beat stress and live a mindful lifestyle.
samaritans.org
”If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge or tell you what to do.”
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK.
Sleeping Well in the Digital Age resource, is an interesting article about sleep education and screen use.
Two sites with helpful information about Social Media Addiction are Social Victims Law Centre and the Lanier Law Firm page.
Settlement.org where can I get help with my mental health
Talk Suicide Canada For 24/7 help, Chat; Phone 1-833-456-4566; Text 45645
Teen Mental Health – A Guide for Parents, has useful tips and advice for parents to help their teens overcome body image issues, academic anxiety, peer pressure, and cyberbullying, including links to other important teen mental health resources.
Telehealth Ontario free medical advice through . A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1 866 797 0000
The College Student’s Guide to Stress Management has a simple infographic that takes you through some important steps.
"Understanding and managing anxiety: A guide for university students (in halls)" also in the UK but relatable for students world-wide. With over three-quarters of students stating they hide mental health symptoms this piece provides some sound advice.
Understanding Screen Addiction - an interesting site with several great links to help.