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Call if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide.

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Call for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.

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    What is Mindfulness?

    You can use mindfulness every day. It’s a tool you can use at any time. It helps you slow down, accept things as they are, cope well with problems, and simply appreciate what’s in your life right now.

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    Getting Help for Depression

    At first, you may find depression hard to notice in yourself or someone else. Learn what you can do if you are experiencing depression.

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    StopOverdose BC

    The stigma around addiction makes it harder to ask for help. Make the connection. Have the conversation. Stop the stigma.

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  • Wellbeing
    • Healthy Living
      • Eating Well
      • Staying Active
      • Sleep Habits
      • Mindfulness
    • Emotional
      • Resilience
      • Self-Esteem
      • Loneliness
    • Social
      • Stigma
      • Family
    Image
    Woman outside looking off to the right

    What is Mindfulness?

    You can use mindfulness every day. It’s a tool you can use at any time. It helps you slow down, accept things as they are, cope well with problems, and simply appreciate what’s in your life right now.

    Learn more
  • Mental health
    • Anxiety
      • What to Do About Anxiety
      • Panic Attacks
      • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Depression
      • Symptoms of Depression
      • What to Do About Depression
    • Stress
      • Symptoms of Stress
      • Managing Stress
    • Self-Harm
    • Suicide
    • Seeking Help
      • Families Supporting Youth
      • Youth Supporting Themselves
    Image
    Man sits on couch, looking at smart phone

    Getting Help for Depression

    At first, you may find depression hard to notice in yourself or someone else. Learn what you can do if you are experiencing depression.

    Learn more
  • Substance use
    • Types of Substance Use
      • Alcohol
      • Opioids
      • Stimulants
    • Addiction
      • Addiction and Health
      • Treatment and Recovery
    • Harm Reduction
      • Overdose Prevention
      • Naloxone
      • Drug Checking
    Image
    two men stand together outside

    StopOverdose BC

    The stigma around addiction makes it harder to ask for help. Make the connection. Have the conversation. Stop the stigma.

    Learn more

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Stress

Stress is a normal part of life and affects everyone. Find resources, tools, apps, and articles so you can determine which stress management approaches are the right fit for you.

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Everyone feels stress from time to time, and we each experience stress differently. Stress is how your body reacts to any change or challenge that you experience in work or school, or as a result of a life change or traumatic event.

Stress can impact your emotions, mind and body in ways that negatively affect your overall health. For example, too much stress can impact your mood, behavior, relationships, and even work.

Things to know about stress:

  • Consistent feelings of stress can affect your physical and mental health.
  • On-going moderate to high levels of stress can make your symptoms even worse. Even moderate levels of stress that consistently or continuously occurs can be harmful to your overall wellbeing.
  • Stress can lead to changes in your immune system. The affects of stress on your body can lower your immunity and make it harder for your body to fight off infections.

If you’re feeling stressed but aren’t sure how to manage it, there are steps you can take.

To get started, read about these resources, tools, apps, and articles so you can determine which stress management approaches are the right fit for you. 

Concerned about your child?

Children, teens, and young adults can also experience high levels of stress.

Signs of stress in young children can include anger, stomach aches, and acting withdrawn. Teens may experience anger, low-self esteem, headaches, and panic attacks.

Need more help?

Call 8-1-1: A free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. Speak to a health service navigator, who can help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family.

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HealthLink BC (8-1-1)

Free, reliable non-emergency health information and advice available by phone (8-1-1), online, or mobile app.

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Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division

Provides online information and resources to support good mental health for healthcare providers in BC. Resources include mental health information, webinars, blogs, videos, important phone numbers, and web links.<br /><br />Topic areas include anxiety, coping tips, supporting staff, depression, social connection, financial concerns, and taking care of me.

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Anxiety Canada

Tools, resources, anxiety plans and courses to help anyone living with anxiety.

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