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Mental Health

Need help right now?


Contact one of these crisis resources if you need to talk to someone. All you need to do is reach out.

FOR ANYONE IN CANADA
IN CANADA & UNDER 30 YRS OLD (TEXT & IM, OPEN 6PM-11:59PM PST)
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: GET HELP

Need ongoing support?

SELF-HELP
RESOURCE LIST FOR CANADA
PEER SUPPORT CHAT ROOMS

These chat rooms are open 24 hours and are divided by various mental health conditions, health conditions, and interests.


Stress and Wellbeing


Life is full of stress and the pursuit of a balanced life. Learn how to manage your stress and enhance your wellbeing.

How stressed are you?


Take the well-known Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory for free to help gauge your degree of stress. Learn your risk for a major health breakdown to help you decide your next steps.

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Stress & What to Do About It


Canadian Mental Health Association

British Columbia Division


"People with chronic illnesses... can experience extreme stress because they worry about their illness, their treatments, and the effect that the illness will have on themselves and those around them."



Learn about stress, indicators of being overstressed, and local BC resources to help you.

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Coping with Stress


Government of Canada


A high-level overview of stress and how to minimize your risk. Key steps are provided to help you take your next step in coping with your stress.

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Stress & Wellbeing Data


Statistics Canada



"The presence of a chronic condition affects not only how well a person feels, but also the ability to carry out normal activities and to live independently." (p. 26)



Learn the data on personal, work, chronic, and biological sex differences as it relates to stress and chronic illness.

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How does chronic illness affect your mental health?

Patient info


What it's like to live with a chronic illness, and how to cope.

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Resources gathered and webpage designed by Colleen Egli and Kimberly Czotter. Last updated Feb 28, 2022.

Chronic Illness and Ambiguity

The journey to a clear diagnosis is hard and long. Learn how you can manage the stress and ambiguity. Learn how to take control where you can.


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