Megan Bruneau was a British Columbian college counsellor who now works with the Huffington Post and MindBodyGreen writing about mental health, self-compassion and mindfulness.
Depression
Is ongoing deep despair affecting all aspects of your life?
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8 Tips to Beat Depression
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The Black Dog of Depression
Here is a powerful, short video from the World Health Organization about one man’s journey through depression. Many students have said that this describes their experience and have found it very helpful
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Crisis Line
Open 24/7/365. Confidential, non-judgemental help and referral.
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Here-to-Help – Mental Health
Quality information on mental health, mental disorders and substance use problems and disorders. This site has many empowering personal stories.
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Mental Health & Substance Use
Interior Health provides a wide range of services for mental health and substance use issues including assessment, treatment, and individual and group counselling. All services require completing an intake appointment except drop in acupuncture (for addictions) which runs Fridays at 1:30 pm in Nelson.
Nelson: (250) 505-7248
Castlegar: (250) 304-1846
Trail: (250) 364-6262
Nakusp: (250) 265-5253
Grand Forks: (250) 442-0330
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Kelty Mental Health
Provincial resource centre providing mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC.
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Mind Check
This website is designed to help youth and young adults in British Columbia check out how they’re feeling and quickly connect to mental health resources and support. Support includes education, self-care tools, website links, and assistance in connecting to local professional resources.
