Mental Health Resources
Depression
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Depression
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – Depression
- Depression Hurts
- Government of Canada – What is Depression?
- APA – Depression and How Therapy Can Help
- Suicide Prevention and Support
- Mental Health Commission of Canada – Suicide Prevention
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
PTSD and Trauma
Substance Use and Addiction
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
- Gone Too Soon
- What is Addiction?
- Mental Illness and Addiction
Eating Disorders
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault Resources
Life Challenges
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Teen Mental Health
- Mental Illness and Parenting
- Post-Secondary Education and Mental Health
Canadian Associations & Institutes
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Canadian Psychological Association
- Mental Health Commission Of Canada
Journals & Academic Resources
- Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
- Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
- Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
General Mental Health Resources
Suggested Reading Material
The Art of Loving
Erich Fromm – Harper & Row
Love is not merely a fleeting emotion but an art that requires knowledge, practice, and discipline. In The Art of Loving, Erich Fromm argues that true love is an act of giving and a commitment to growth, both for oneself and for the other, rooted in maturity and self-awareness.
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Gabor Maté, M.D.
The body is a messenger, revealing the hidden toll of suppressed emotions, unresolved trauma, and chronic stress. In The Body Says No, Gabor Maté explores how emotional repression and societal pressures manifest as physical illness, urging us to listen to the body’s signals as a path to healing.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert
John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
Successful marriages are built on small, everyday interactions that foster trust, respect, and emotional connection. In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John M. Gottman offers practical, research-based strategies to strengthen relationships by nurturing friendship, managing conflict constructively, and creating shared meaning.
Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship
Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, Harville Hendrix PhD
Understanding your partner’s brain and attachment style is key to creating a secure, loving bond. In Wired for Love, Stan Tatkin provides neuroscience-based insights and practical tools to help couples navigate conflict, deepen intimacy, and build a resilient partnership.
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