Collection of Mental Health Resources

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

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• 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

• Read about managing stress and anxiety related to the pandemic
• Panic and anxiety attacks
• Social anxiety
• Test anxiety
• Death anxiety 

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.
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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.
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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!
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• 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

• Coping with highly stressful or traumatic events
• Highly stressful or traumatic events
• Recovering from PTSD: When to seek treatment

• Isolation and loneliness

• Read about Managing Your Relationship During Self-isolation
• Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
• Surviving a relationship breakup
• How to break up with someone

• Anger management
• Assertiveness
• Body image
• Self-esteem
• Making small talk
• "Normalizing" your eating

• Perfectionism
• Procrastination
• Sleep
• Balance and Self-Care
• Self-compassion

• How the stress of a pandemic can influence alcohol consumption
• Everything you wanted to know about counselling
• How to help guide
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Psychologists Grad School Survival Guide

• Panic and anxiety attacks
• Social anxiety
• Test anxiety

• Depression
• Grief
• Reactions after trauma
• Self-harm

• Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
• Surviving a relationship breakup

• Anger management
• Assertiveness
• Self-esteem

• Perfectionism
• Procrastination
• Sleep
• Stress Management

• Communication guidelines for international students
• Everything you wanted to know about counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Making small talk
• Psychologists Grad School Survival Guide

Graduate Student Assistance Program
780-428-7909 or 1-800-663-1142
Suite 240
Garneau Professional Building
11044 82 Ave NW.

• Chaplains Association
• Faculty of Education Clinical Services
• Peer Support Centre

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