We get it, it's a doozy out there!

If you are struggling, that is normal and OK.  Many people are. Reach out, tell your friends or partner or family how you are feeling.  We need community and care more than ever right now and people thrive on helping each other.  Stay informed but don't obsess; set limits on how much information you consume and when.  Nourish your body with healthy foods and time outdoors.  Nourish your soul with art or music or reading or cuddles with a pet or calls to friends.  Start a puzzle.  Learn a language.  Teach those children how to do chores!

We are here, but wanted to share with you our favourite tools for fighting Anxiety and Depression.
 

WEBSITES
Moodgym
Kelty's Key
Antidepressant Skills Workbook
Looking After Yourself Modules
Anxiety Canada
Bounceback
ACT Mindfully (check out the videos!) - COVID specific video HERE
Corona Virus Sanity Guide (from 10% Happier)
Palouse Mindfulness (free course "MBSR")
Free CBTi - for insomnia

Family Smart (connect with other parents of kids with mental health concerns)
UNICEF parenting tips

BC government resources (including low-no cost counseling)

Here2Talk & Foundry Virtual (12-24yo) - for secondary school kids

Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab - for new moms and moms to be with mental health concerns

APPS
Headspace
Calm (good for sleep)
Mindshift
CBT iCoach for insomnia
Calm Harm App (for self harm)
Calm Fear App (for anxiety)
Insight Timer (for meditation)
Down Dog Yoga (free yoga, including prenatal!)

PODCASTS
Tara Brach

There is so much to have gratitude for, there is much reason to have hope, we are ok, we can do this. 

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If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please connect with the Vancouver Island Crisis line (24/7/365)

by phone: 1‑888-494-3888

by text:  250-800-3806 between 6pm-10pm

or online at https://www.vicrisis.ca/

or go to the Royal Jubilee Hospital Emergency Department where you will be assessed and connected if appropriate to the psychiatrist on call.