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.
Need ongoing support?
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.
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.
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.
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.
How does chronic illness affect your mental health?
Patient info
What it's like to live with a chronic illness, and how to cope.
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.