The Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including BounceBack, to help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19.
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. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
👉10 things you can do right now to reduce anxiety, stress, worry related to COVID-19
📃Only read, watch or listen to news when you want to
🚫Try not to avoid, ignore or suppress anxious thoughts
💙Stay socially connected On-Line with friends and family
🙏Do something good or helpful
🌞Stay connected with the outdoors
📊Follow Routines can help reduce mental fatigue
🤸♀️Exercise or do the things you would typically do to support your health
🧘♀️Practice mindfulness, meditation or yoga
🧹Take time to organize your home
👍Consider participating in CMHA’s BounceBack program