Mental Health Resources

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1. Websites: 

Mind Your Mind  https://mindyourmind.ca/

• -Mind Your Mind exists in the space where mental health, wellness, engagement and   technology meet. We work with community partners and young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience

Canadian Mental Health Association  https://ontario.cmha.ca/mental-health/

• CMHA  is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness

Bounce Back Ontario  https://bouncebackontario.ca/

•  offers free, guided self-help program that’s effective in helping people aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry  

Informed Choices about Depression www.depression.informedchoices.ca/

Teen Mental Health www.teenmentalhealth.org/for-families-and-teens/depression  

Family and Caregiver Support Links www.ontario.cmha.ca/documents/family-and-caregiver-support  

Togetherall  https://togetherall.com/en-ca/

• Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.  Millions of people across Canada have free access through organizations, colleges and universities.

Books for Parents

• "Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions: DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional and Behavioral Challenges" by Pat Harvey 
• "Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers" by Deborah Serani 

Books for Kids and Teens

• "CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Over 220 Worksheets & Exercises for Trauma, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression & Conduct Disorders" by Lisa Phifer, Amanda Crowder
• "Therapy Games for Teens: 150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills" by Kevin Gruzewski 
• "How To Get Unstuck From The Negative Muck: A Kid's Guide To Getting Rid Of Negative Thinking (How To Get Unstuck From The Negative Muck - Series)" by Lake Sullivan PhD

ADHD Books for Kids and Teens

• "Finally Focused" by James Greenblatt M.D., and Bill Gottlieb
• "Scattered Minds: the Origins and Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder" by Gabor Mate M.D.

Websites: 

Worry Wise Kids http://www.worrywisekids.org/

Anxiety Canada www.anxietycanada.com/

Childhood Anxiety and Related Disorders www.anxietycanada.com/parenting/childhood-anxiety  

Mindfulness Exercises for Children and Teens  

https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/

Togetherall  https://togetherall.com/en-ca/

• Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.  Millions of people across Canada have free access through organizations, colleges and universities.

Brave Online  http://www.brave-online.com/

• Helping Young Kids Overcome Anxiety  

Books for Parents: 

• "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls" by Lisa Damour Ph.D.
• “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents” by Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson 
• “Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents” by Ronald Rapee, Ann Wignall, Susan Spence, Vanessa Cobham & Heidi Lyneham 
• “Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child” by Katharina Manassis 
• “Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety or School Refusal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents” by Andrew Eisen & Linda Engler 
• “Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids And Teens Say “No Way” –and Parents Say “Way to Go”” by John March  Books related to Selective Mutism can be found at www.selectivemutism.org/learn/shop  
• "Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child's Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence" by Dr. John Duffy

Books for Kids and Teens:

• "Anxiety Relief Book for Kids: Activities to Understand and Overcome Worry, Fear, and Stress" by Ehrin Weiss PhD
• "What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety" by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews
• “Please Explain Anxiety To Me” by Laurie Zelinger and Jordan Zelinger 
• “Whimsy’s Heavy Things” by Julie Kraulis 
• “What Do You Do With A Problem” by Kobi Yamada 
• “Taming Worry Dragons: A Manual for Children, Parents and Other Coaches” by E. Jane Garland & Sandra L. Clark
• "The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills" by Teen Thrive

Websites:

Mood Disorder Association of Ontario   https://www.mooddisorders.ca/

•  they offer free support programs to people across Ontario, and their families, who are living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.

The Canadian Mental Health Association  https://cmha.ca/

• CMHA  is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

Togetherall  https://togetherall.com/en-ca/  

• Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.  Millions of people across Canada have free access through organizations, colleges and universities.

Bounce Back Ontario   https://bouncebackontario.ca/adults-19/ 

• offers you access to materials and resources that can be customized to fit your needs. You will have access to workbooks, activities, videos, and a trained coach who can provide up to six telephone sessions. 

Mind Beacon  https://www.mindbeacon.com/  

• is a private web-space to access a wide range of mental health supports. 

CT Stronger!    https://ctstronger.org/  

• Health issues and life events can actually change the way our brains function. Learn more about the feelings and symptoms you may be feeling. See treatments and view resources.

Books

• "Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think" by Dennis Greenberger, Christine A. Padesky
• "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie
• "Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child" by Thich Nhat Hanh
• "The Art of Communicating" by Thich Nhat Hanh
• "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MAP FOR RECOVERING FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMA" by Pete Walker
• "Mindfulness for Beginners: How to Drastically Transform All Areas of Your Life & Health with Powerful Mindfulness Techniques" by Marta Tuchowska
• "Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition" by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD
• "Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder"  by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey