Mental Health Support Pt

Online Self-guided Programs

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Similar to workbooks, they typically involve an interactive component as well.
 AnxietyCanada – My Anxiety Plan (MAPs), Website; anxiety management programs based on CBT – option for Children/Teens and Adults
 MoodGym – Website; Cost: $39 (AUS) per year, structured modules to work through, based on CBT and interpersonal therapy
 E-couch – Website; Free Information, exercises, and workbooks to track progress
 This Way Up – Website; Free general information and skills; courses available at cost
CCI Self-Help Resources for Mental Health – Website; Free. Various self-help manuals

Smartphone Apps

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Most apps offer skills and tools for managing symptoms, as well as diaries/trackers/record-keeping for moods/feelings/thoughts. Most of these apps are supported by both Android and iOS and can be found on the app store.
Skills-based Support:
 What’s Up
 Sanvello (formerly Pacifica)
 Mindshift
 Self-Help Anxiety Management (SAM)
 PTSD Coach Canada
 CBT-i Coach (for insomnia)
Mindfulness Meditation:
 Headspace
 Simple Habit
 Calm
 Stop, Breathe, and Think
 OMG. I Can Meditate!
(please note: while the apps are free, some have in-app costs)

Self-guided workbooks

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Provide information to help you understand what contributes to mood concerns as well as evidence-based therapeutic tools and exercises to help you manage and prevent these concerns.
 Mind over Mood** (Greenberger and Padesky) – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
 DBT Made Simple (Van Dijk) – Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
 Calming the Emotional Storm (Van Dijk) – DBT
 The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety** (Forsyth and Eifert) – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
 Full Catastrophe Living** (Kabat-Sinn and Nhat Hanh) – Mindfulness Meditation
(**available at TWH Patient and Family Education Library)

BounceBack – CMHA Ontario

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Website
Ph: 1-866-345-0224
Online skill-building program (with mental health coach support). Program based on CBT and interpersonal therapy, to support clients to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Includes telephone coaching (3-6 sessions) with trained mental health professional, while working through a variety of workbooks relevant to your needs (including sleep problems, postpartum depression, panic and phobias).
Two ways to be referred:
 Print referral form and fill out with your family doctor at your next visit
 You can self-refer by completing the referral form
Wait time: 5 business days following referral.
Population: For individuals with mild or moderate depression (PHQ-9 = 5 to 21), low mood, stress, and/or anxiety; Ages 15+; Available in multiple languages.

iCBT – Scarborough Health Network

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Website
Online CBT program, with clinician support. Client works through 6 modules of CBT at own pace, with the support of email communication with a mental health clinician at Scarborough Hospital.
Physician referral required – Referral Form.
Population: No catchment. All welcome.
Cost: OHIP-covered.
Wait time: Minimal.

The Health Line

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Website
Directory and search tool for health care and community resources across Ontario.

211 Central

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Website
Directory and search tool for community and social services in Toronto, and Durham, Peel, and York Region. You can also call 2-1-1 for free, confidential, 24/7 support with resources.

eMentalHealth

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Website
Canada-wide directory and search tool for mental health resources. Also provides general mental health information.

ConnexOntario

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Website
Telephone: 1-866-531-2600

They provide an online search tool and 24/7 telephone or online chat support for help with addiction, mental health, and problem gambling.