Looking for additional mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic? Check out the online resources below:

Now available on Blackboard!
The mental health and counselling department has shared a resource module on Blackboard that includes information about COVID-19, self-help ideas, coping strategies, and a discussion board.

MHC students can access the modules by:

• Logging into Blackboard with their mymhc.ca account
• Clicking on Student Supports located in the Organization Catalogue in the lower left corner of the My Institution page
• Selecting ‘AHealthyPlace_ORG’. From the drop-down arrow, choose enroll and click the submit button on the confirmation page. Once your enrolment is confirmed by a member of the counselling department, you will have access to this resource.

Anxiety:

• Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
• Dealing with COVID anxiety
• Living with worry anxiety amidst global uncertainty
• Managing stress and anxiety

Relaxation & Meditation

• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Guided meditation

Depression

• Guided meditation

Managing Anxiety:

• Anxiety
• Overcoming Test Anxiety
• Social Anxiety

Depression, Self Harm, Grief:

• Depression
• Self harm
• Grief

• Mood Disorders Society of Canada (Depression)
• Depression Hurts (Depression)
• Canadian Virtual Hospice (Grief)

Stress and Academic Performance:

• Perfectionism
• Procrastination
• Sleep

Relationships:

• Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
• Surviving a relationship breakup

Self Image:

• Body Image
• Self esteem
• Assertiveness

Isolation and Loneliness:

•  Isolation and Loneliness

Addiction:

• Alcohol (Addiction Services Helpline: 1.866.644.5135)
• Partying and getting drunk
• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Oxys, percs, and other pain meds

Be There is a free, online educational resource created by Canadian youth mental charity, Jack.org. If a friend finds the courage to reach out to you about their mental health struggles, Be There’s 5 Golden Rules provides a framework for how to support them.

Togetherall

Togetherall is a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7. Togetherall is free to all Albertans aged 16+, register using your Alberta postal code.

Bright Light Therapy Lamps

What?
Bright Light Therapy Lamps are lamps that mimic the natural outdoor daylight on a bright sunny day.

When?
Bright Light Therapy Lamps can be used during the winter months as many people experience a drop in their energy levels as well as mood due to the shorter days and lack of sunlight during the winter months. Bright Light Therapy Lamps can also be used if you spend a lot of time indoors or if you experience an energy dip in the afternoon.

Why?
Light is the biggest factor that influences our mood, energy, and performance throughout the day. Using Bright Light Therapy Lamps is an easy and effective way of getting exposure to bright light indoors.

How?
Place the lamp 8”-24” away from your eyes for 15-60 minutes a day.

Where?
Bright Light Therapy Lamps are available in the Library to check out.