Apps
| MoodTools - Depression Aid App A free, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) App for helping depression; includes information, therapy options, videos, guided meditations, and a safety plan ("BeSafe" section can be downloaded as a separate app if preferred) - check it out! Available in Google Play and the Apple App Store. |
Books
| How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use Book/Audiobook A cleverly written book, which -if followed- are sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness; on the other hand, if you do the opposite, you may yet join the ranks of happy people everywhere! | |
| Mind Over Mood Self-Help Worksheet or Module This book is a self-directed Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) guide, including informative and reflective practices to help you take powerful steps to overcome depression and feel happier, calmer, and more confident | |
| Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability Book/Audiobook Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating: |
Helplines
| Good2Talk Helpline A free and confidential phone or textline specifically for post-secondary students who want professional counselling and information/referrals for mental health, addictions, and well-being; available 24/7/365. | |
| Bipolar Disorder - Resources and Support Helplines and Resources We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for bipolar disorder or are between appointments. |
Podcasts
| Giving Voice to Depression Podcast This is an entire podcast created by a journalist and co-hosted with her sister, both who identify with depression and wanted to begin discussions about the topic in an informative and hopeful way. Scroll through or check out their "Review" episodes to find the ones that interest you! | |
| The Hilarious World of Depression Podcast This is an entire podcast that has frank, moving, and yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with depression. Scroll through the episodes to find the ones that interest you! |
Videos and Movies
| “I’m Fine” - Learning to Live with Depression Video In this TED Talk, a 31 year old vlogger shared his journey of how he managed his mental health through exercise, and connecting to the great outdoors and with others. | |
| 7 Things to Avoid When Depressed Video This short, animated video provides information and tips on how to cope with depression. | |
| Melancholia (2012) Movie The following Sci-Fi movie, starring Kirsten Dunst, was voted (by folks who experience depression) one of the most accurate representations of what it is like to live with depression. Mature content. | |
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD? |
Worksheets
CCI Module for Depression | |
| CCI Module for Bipolar Self-Help Worksheet or Module Here you can find information, worksheets, and a workbook that guides you through 8 modules for helping understand and improve experiences of Bipolar. | |
| Understanding and Coping with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Self-Help Worksheet This e-book has been thoughtfully created by The Cove Therapy’s advanced practicum student, Paige Ryan. She brings together her own personal experience, learnings, and research to present a “place to start” for those who think they might have PMDD, who have been recently diagnosed, or who are looking to learn more |
Websites
Depression and Bipolar Disorder | |
Helping Someone with Bipolar Disorder | |
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder |