Mood Disorders Association of BC
A nonprofit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder, including depression and bipolar disorder.
Here to Help
Provides information and resources about mental illness, substance use and healthy living topics. This website also including multilingual resources.
Mood Problems in Children and Adolescents
Fact sheet on mood problems in children and adolescents, available in English, Punjabi and Chinese.
Celebrating the Circle of Life: Coming back to Balance and Harmony
A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families. It was created to help soon-to-be and new mothers who are worried about their mood and /or experiencing depression.
MoodFx
An interactive mobile-optimized website designed to help people with depression and anxiety by providing simple and scientifically valid methods for monitoring symptoms and functioning.
Hidden Depression in Children & Youth
Dr. Ashley Miller, Psychiatrist from the BC Children’s Mental Health Program, discusses what depression is, strategies & tips for talking to youth and suggested resources.
Can I catch it like a cold? Coping with a parent's depression
This illustrated story book developed with CAMH explores common questions asked by children when a parent has depression. Through the story of a boy coping with his father's depression, it encourages conversation and dialogue, offers reassurance, and addresses children's fears.
Depression: Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about depression including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
Helping your Child or Youth with Depression
This resource helps parents and caregivers support a child or youth with depression, and includes information on what to do if you think your child is depressed, ways to connect with your child, how to work with your child's school, and types of treatment for depression.
Dealing with Depression
This online tool is meant for teens coping with depressed mood, as well as concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen. It provides information about depression, and teaches three main antidepressant skills in a step-by-step way: realistic thinking, goals setting and problem solving.
BounceBack BC
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.