This time Dr. Brandi Eijsermans is talking about what we can do to cope with the ongoing stress of confinement and achieve positive mental health.
- Be sure to plan what your strategy for difficult mental times will be.
- It’s okay to want to have your own space within the family, and take a break.
- Leave and take a breather before situations escalate.
- Limit the amount of time you spend reading the news and on social media
- Try to spend more time offline.
- Make good use of that time doing things that make you feel good.
Here are some resources to help you.
MOOD AND HEALTHY THOUGHTS
WHATSMYM3 – 3 minute mood screener
Other apps: CATCH-IT; MOOD PATH; CBT THOUGHT RECORD DIARY, VIRTUAL HOPE BOX, OPTIMISM, MOOD CHECK, SANVELLO
WOEBOT – Chat bot skilled in mental health
YOUPER – Chat bot skilled in mental health
ACT Companion: The Happiness Trap App
More apps: T2 MOOD TRACKER, ACT COACH, LIFE SUM, DBT DIARY CARD AND SKILLS COACH
Anxiety Apps
WORRY TIME
SELF-HELP FOR ANXIETY MANAGEMENT (SAM)
Bipolar Disorder Apps
GROUP SUPPORT –
- Turn2Me (Free but requires booking) https://www.turn2me.ie/group-supports
- Multiple Support Groups https://www.supportgroups.com/
- Peer-to-Peer Support Groups TheTribe https://support.therapytribe.com/anxiety-support-group/
- Big White Wall – Moderated Support Forum https://www.bigwhitewall.com/
- Depression and Bipolar Specific Support Groups https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/online-support-groups/
People Doing Good Things – a reminder of our humanity
https://www.psychologie.ch/psychologensuche *Search for Online Therapy or Online Advice under Extended Entries
Amwell: https://business.amwell.com/
Better help: https://www.betterhelp.com/
Expat Nest: https://www.expatnest.com/
RNG International: https://rnginternational.com/
Truman Group: https://truman-group.com/
William & Associate Counselling Services: www.wacs.ca (Includes Group Therapy)
Stay safe and healthy.
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