Web Sites/Links/Resources
Check out these great Web Sites/Links for some excellent information on local/internet resources, bipolar disorder, depression, disability, medications and other mental health-related issues.
Disclaimer: PLEASE NOTE that these web-based services are not meant to replace a face-to-face consultation with a trained counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist or doctor nor do these services provide “on-line” counselling … As well, the listing of these sites and resources on this web site does not imply that the Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph endorses any or all of the information which is included … Some of the information on this Web page has been provided by external sources …We encourage you to thoroughly evaluate the materials, consult directly with the source of the information and use what you find most helpful for you.
Supports
Canadian Mental Health Association: (CMHA and formerly Trellis have amalgamated to CMHA-Waterloo,Wellington,Dufferin)
Moods Magazine (a very good magazine for those with mood disorders)
Mind Your Mind: Mind your mind is a place for youth and young adults to access info, resources and tools during tough times. Help Yourself. Help each other. Share what you live and know.
Depression Hurts (A Canadian Site)
E-mental Health: e-MentalHealth provides mental health information sheets on a wide variety of topics of interest to youth, and also provides screening tools
International Bipolar Foundation Their mission is to eliminate bipolar disorder through the advancement of research; to promote care & support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education. ALL of their services & programs are free and globally accessible.
Disability
Payments
Medical Facilities, Medications & Support Services
For drugs with dangerous complications: http://drugdangers.com
For dosage, interaction checker: http://www.drugs.com/
For recalls, full product Monographs (Health Canada): http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Exceptional Access Program (for medications not covered by OBD or Trillium)
Recall Report (Reporting on the Latest Dangerous Drugs and Products to keep you and your family safe)
Suicide Prevention Guide — Healthy Mind and Body
Family Counselling and Support Services (Guelph-based Counselling Services)
Guelph Family Health Team (A Listing of local Guelph health resources)
Self-Help
Informed Choices About Depression: http://depression.informedchoices.ca/
Insight Meditation Centre: http://insightmeditationcenter.org
Mood Gym (A free on line Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program)
Peer Support in the Community & Online:
MDAO support forums: http://mooddisorders.ca/forum
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (Canada nationwide)
Online Depression Forums (Large international forum — registration is required)
Building Connections & Fighting Isolation:
The
Choice-D
The Choice-D is a Patient and Family Guide to Depression Treatment. This is practical information from CANMAT and MDAO. Sponsored by CANMAT, MDAO, CAN-BIND and The Ontario Brain Institute.
Download it here.