Collection of Mental Health Resources

Video Series: Attention & Concentration Challenges
The CCS team shares strategies for a ttention and concentration challenges in this video series, including building routines and prioritizing. Learn more .

Dear Maddi Advice Column
A joint initiative between the Faculty of Science and CCS, Dear Maddi provides advice on common wellness topics.

Grad School Confidential Podcast
A podcast dedicated to breaking the silence over academic and personal challenges, Grad School Confidential tackles many of the hurdles that are commonly faced in grad school. Learn more.
Resource Guide: Coming Back to Campus in the Context of COVID [PDF]
CCS Guide to Campus and Community Mental Health Resources [PDF]Mental Health Topics
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on the lives of millions of people. As we adjust to the ‘new normal’ of social distancing, we are also seeing many changes in our lifestyles and home life. Some people may experience fear, anxiety, depressed mood or other mental health symptoms. These reactions are natural responses to an unprecedented situation. Although these feelings are normal, there are steps you can take to promote wellness in your life during this difficult period.
A Student's Guide to Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Additional topics
- Read about how students are handling COVID-19
- Read about managing stress and anxiety related to the pandemic
- Learn about Grief and COVID-19
- Read about Managing Depression During Self-isolation
- Watch Unwind Your Mind's webinar on grief and loss during a pandemic
- Isolation and loneliness
- Read about Managing Your Relationship During Self-isolation
- How the stress of a pandemic can influence alcohol consumption
Making Routines
Making and establishing routines can be difficult for those with attentional challenges or ADHD. In this webinar participants will learn what routines are and why they are important for daily living. Concrete instructions for establishing and maintaining routines will provided.
Watch Webinar
Breaking Down Large Goals
Breaking down large goals can be challenging. Learn how to overcome this barrier by breaking things into concrete steps. Specific examples of how to break down essay writing and studying for exams will be reviewed.
Watch Webinar
Prioritizing, Time Management, & Scheduling
Having difficulty staying on top of things? Learn how to prioritize, schedule, and manage your time so you can get things done!
Watch Webinar
Your feedback is important. Your anonymous responses will be shared with CCS staff to help inform and improve our video workshops.
- Learn about Grief and COVID-19
- Read about Managing Depression During Self-isolation
- Watch Unwind Your Mind's webinar on grief and loss during a pandemic
- Depression (short)
- Depression (long)
- Self-harm
- Grief
- How to support someone who is grieving
Mental Health Resources translated in simplified Chinese
Other Campus Counselling Services
The following service providers are not affiliated with Counselling & Clinical Services and provide additional and/or complementary resources for the campus community.
Graduate Student Assistance Program
780-428-7909 or 1-800-663-1142
Suite 240
Garneau Professional Building
11044 82 Ave NW
Ryan Jacobson, Registered Psychologist
Sophia Park, Registered Psychologist
780-492-3150
OAWadmin@ualberta.ca
Josée Ouellette Conseillère-thérapeute
780-938-1017
jouellet@ualberta.ca
Wellness Supports
SUB 2-300
780-492-6647
The Wellness Supports Social Work Team would be an excellent referral source for anyone wanting:
- supportive case management
- system navigation (academic, justice, child welfare, healthcare, GOA, etc.)
- personal development (recovery of all kinds, loss and grief, parenting, processing social violence, symptom management, life skills, wellness planning, relationships, coaching, etc.) and aspects of general daily functioning (finances, housing, practical problem solving, etc.)
- crisis management