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Anxiety and stress are something we all face in our lives. Sometimes, however, this anxiety can overwhelm us and significantly interfere with the quality of our lives. We hope that the information, programs and videos on this website will be a strong starting place for you to begin to help reduce excess anxiety in yourself and your loved ones. In addition to home management strategies, there are numerous professionals who can provide additional help. Your family doctor is often a good place to start as is a psychologist or psychiatrist with special expertise in anxiety. AnxietyBC™ works with experts to increase awareness, promote education and improve access to current, evidence based resources on anxiety. We have many free of charge, self-help, downloadable resources to support management of anxiety for youth and young adults, adults, new mothers, and children. Click here to be redirected to their full website: Anxiety BC

This resource, overseen by the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, provides information sheets on many different mental health topics (issues with suicide, stress, anxiety, depression, coping with bullying, etc.). Click here for the information sheets that are available.

This link provides a list of cognitive-behaviour-therapy programs and apps to be used online. Click here for the full list: http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/links2.htm

The "Teen Mental Health" section of Medline Plus offers basic summary information on the mental health issues that teens may face, diagnostic information, the latest news related to teen mental health, detailed research articles (for those who are hoping to read more in-depth information), and much, much more. Click here to visit the site and learn more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don't know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is the first and most critical towards recovery. In collaboration with WHO to mark World Mental Health Day, writer and illustrator Matthew Johnstone tells the story of overcoming the "black dog of depression". More information on the book can be found here: http://matthewjohnstone.com.au/ For more information on mental health, please visit: http://www.who.int/topics/mental_health/en/ Disclaimer: This video may contain links and references to third party-websites. WHO is not responsible for, and does not endorse or promote, the content of any of these websites and the use thereof.