Tips.

This drawer of the toolkit is collection of tips  from our curators, simple things that we all can do each and everyday to help us with our mental health in the time of COVD-19.  Try a few out for size, because just like clothing - in most cases one size does not fit most.  Our own personalities will dictate what works for us, but we also encourage you to reach out of your comfort zone with some of these and try something new.....you never know what it may spawn in the way of a new beginning for you.  Our curators quick links are great for getting more information on additional available resources.

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Tips For Everyone

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Tip from all Curators: Understand Grief. Grief is often associated with death of a loved one but is also at play in our lives in times of crisis. Grief from other sources such as job loss and lifestyle changes are also key factors to mental health. More info
Tip from Chad:  Take Rest Seriously. Too often we treat rest as merely the absence of work, or something that gets in the way of reaching our goals. In reality, hard work and deliberate rest are partners; each sustains and supports the other.
Tip From Greg:  Make your bed as soon as you get out of it. It is an act of ‘orderliness.’ Not because we are in denial of chaos, but rather it sets the intentions to find rebirth and order in things when chaos persists.
Tip From Melahnie:  Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care.
Tip From Dave:  Choose your news wisely.  Pick one or two trusted news sources for you to be your "go to" source for news in these trying times.  Check in to that news source 2-3 times per day for up to a maximum of 15 minutes each time - this is plenty of time to get a "healthy" dose of the news you need.  
Tip From Heather:  Take a course. There are numerous online courses you can take to help with your overall mental health.  I like this one, as it offers free access to peer support and practical skill courses for coping with stress, problem solving, and boosting mood.
Tip From Chad:  Search your heart. I feel that one of the many opportunities during this time of isolation is learning how to become a great companion to oneself.  Read more on that here.
Outreach Workers provide no-cost, confidential support for those experiencing challenges with mental health, financial insecurity, advocacy, physical health and injury, housing, food insecurity, substance use, employment, family/friend relationships, parenting support or violence/conflict in relationships.
Providing over 40 social service programs, which strengthen individuals and build healthier communities throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry
We help families across the province navigate the mental health system, listen and offer peer support, and connect them to resources and tools.
Anxiety Canada™ is a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety.
​Check out the My Anxiety Plan section.
FOUNDRY offers young people aged 12-24 health and wellness resources through online delivery and at integrated health centres across the province.
Youth Connections is peer support group: a community of young people supporting each other through mental health challenges..
USER NOTE:  Use of this website and associated content is not intended to replace the experience and expertise of your personal health care provider nor mental health practitioner.  Should you find yourself feeling depressed and not yourself for multiple days on end, please seek guidance from your family physician.  If you feel as though you are going to commit an act of self harm or harm to others please contact the Crisis Hotline at 310 6789 (no area code required in BC), or dial 9-1-1.  This website is intended to support your mental health strictly from a peer perspective.
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