Digital Mental Health Intervention Document
Iman Kassam
Created on July 23, 2020
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A List of Digital Mental Health Tools & Interventions
Digital Mental Health Interventions For Supporting the Canadian Population in a Pandemic
Table of Contents
3. Digital Interventions: Mobile Apps
1. Project Overview
2. Digital Interventions: Websites
Project Overview
Disclaimer: This document is not a comprehensive list of digital health interventions. We will continue to build and add to the document as we receive feedback. The final list of digital health interventions will be vetted and evaluated based on strict inclusion criteria.
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Project Funder: Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
Project Methodology & Report: https://covid19mentalhealthresearch.ca/synthesis/digital-interventions-to-support-population-mental-health-during-covid-19-a-knowledge-synthesis/
To Provide Feedback on the List or Alert us of Missing Interventions Please Contact:Iman Kassam (iman.kassam@camh.ca)Lydia Sequeira (lydia.sequeira@camh.ca)
Purpose of this document: To collate a list of digital interventions (i.e. websites, smartphone apps, text services, online support groups) aimed at improving mental health and preventing mental disorders among the Canadian population, relevant in a pandemic.
Project Overview
Websites
Digital Intervention
Canadian Website Resources
https://thunderbirdpf.org/covid-19/
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation: COVID-19 Resources
A resource page for Indigenous peoples which includes webinars, educational information and wellness supports for COVID-19.
https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca/
https://takecare19.com/
Breaking Free From Substance Use
TakeCare19: Mental Health Resources for Coping Through COVID-19
Wellness Together Canada
An online relapse prevention site that helps individuals with their substance use challenges, especially due to lack of access to services due to COVID-19.
A website that contains mental health resources for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Developed in response to mental distress due to COVID-19. Includes mental wellness resources to motivate and support ones wellness.
https://ca.portal.gs/
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
Canadian Website Resources
https://www.bridgethegapp.ca/
Bridge The Gapp
An online resource to support adult and youth mental health.
https://www.anxietycanada.com/covid-19/
Anxiety Canada: Coping With COVID-19
Contains various resources for individuals suffering with anxiety during COVID-19. Includes online course, town hall series, and more.
https://www.gv.ymca.ca/mental-wellness
https://www.covidwithkids.org/home
YMCA YWell
COVIDWithKids
Jack.org: COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
Provides individuals with mindfulness tools, coping skills and other relaxtional tips.
A place to share and view educational resources for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An easy-to-access hub for youth containing mental health resources for the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://jack.org/covid
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
Canadian Website Resources
https://www.mindbeacon.com/strongerminds
Beacon: Stronger Minds
A digital platform designed for COVID-19 to support the wellbeing of Canadians. Contains resources to deal with isolation and pandemic fear.
https://manitoba.abiliticbt.com/home
https://cmhabc.force.com/MentalHealthCheckIn/s/
Morneau Shepell: AbilitiCBT
Canadian Mental Health Association: Mental Health Check-in
Stigma Free Society: COVID-19 Youth Wellness ToolKit
An internet-based CBT program that helps to reduce anxiety related to COVID-19.
Provides a snapshot to individuals about their mental health during COVID-19 through a self-assessment.
A toolkit for youth/adolescents wellbeing during COVID-19. Contains informative resources about coping with mental health during COVID-19.
https://stigmafreetoolkit.com/youth-corner/mental-health-management-for-youth/
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
Canadian Website Resources
https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/mental-health/mother-matters
https://homeweb.ca/equitable
Homewood Health: i-Volve CBT
An online self-help CBT tool that can assist individuals in reducing anxiety brought on my the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/COVID-19
Womens College Hospital: Mother Matters
SickKids COVID-19 Learning Hub
Champlain Community Support Network: COVID-19 Response Site
An 8-week online virtual support group for women with mood or adjustment challenges postpartum.
Includes resources on how to help your children cope during COVID-19. Addresses how to support mental health through physical activity, sleep, and learning.
Provides support services, information and resources to older adults in need during the pandemic.
https://communitysupport.covidresponse.ca/
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://covid19.therappx.com/
Therappx
A smartphone app library which provides individuals with mental health apps based on their selected preferences.
Canadian Website Resources
https://allermieux.criusmm.net/en/how-does-it-work/
Unversite du Quebec a Montreal: Getting Better My Way
University Health Network: PROTECH - Pandemic Rapid Response Optimization to Enhance Community Resilience and Hesalth
A web-based self-management tool to help individuals with mental illness manage their mental health and wellbeing.
A community engaged action research project that aims to reduce the negative psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 on Chinese Canadians and other affected groups. Inclues a COVID-19 information hub, empowerment response training and a live chat.
https://projectprotech.ca/about-us/about-the-project/
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
TalkSpace COVID-19 Resources
https://www.talkspace.com/covid-resources
A resource that provides emotional support including counseling for depression, anxiety and other emotional issues. Includes a number of helpful resources and discussion groups.
American Red Cross: Virtual Family Assistance Centre
https://www.redcross.org/virtual-family-assistance-center.html
Offers information and resources for families coping with the mental health impact of COVID-19.
Website Resources from the USA
https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/basic-page/all-about-alice
Columbia University: Go Ask Alice
Mental Health America: Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Supported by health promotion specialists and care providers, allows people to ask health related questions and provides them with answers.
Online resources for anxiety and mental health during COVID-19.
https://www.virusanxiety.com/
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
Shatter Proof Special COVID-19 Edition: Addiction Education and Support
https://justfive.org/shatterproof/program_lessons/covid19onlinelearning/
An addiction education platform which offers guidance on how to help those with addiction during COVID-19.
Website Resources from the USA
https://mhanational.org/covid19
Mental Health America: Mental Health and COVID-19 Resources
John Hopkins Centre for American Indian Health: COVID-19 Materials
A comprehensive toolkit containing COVID-19 information and resources related to mental health.
A compilation of resources and information to assist American Indigenous tribal groups.
https://caih.jhu.edu/news/covid19
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://www.annafreud.org/coronavirus-support/
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Coronavirus Support
A website containing educational resources and tools to assist children and parents during COVID-19.
https://www.good-thinking.uk/coronavirus/
Website Resources from the UK & Ireland
NHS GoodThinking
Provides wellbeing support to individuals. Includes quizzes, resources and information to deal with anxiety, stress, and low mood due to COVID-19.
https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/covid-19-support/
Rethink Mental Illness: COVID-19 & Mental Illness
Beating the Blues
An online hub which provides support and information for people living with/supporting someone with mental illness.
An online CBT program for individuals with depression and anxiety.
https://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk/
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/covid19/
Website Resources from the UK & Ireland
Mental Health Ireland: Minding Our Mental Health During COVID-19
Mental Health Ireland has shared five simple actions to protect an individuals mental health and maintain positive well being during uncertain and challenging times. Includes videos, tips and resources.
Supporting Teenage Mental Health (STEM4): STEM4 COVID-19 Resources
STEM4 has developed a COVID-19 resource page to provide teens, parents and caregivers with booklets and self-help resources to mitigate the mental health affects of COVID-19.
https://stem4.org.uk/resources/
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/getting-through-together/
All Right? Getting Through Together
A national mental health and well-being campaign to help individuals get through the mental health impact of COVID-19.
https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19
Australian Government Department of Health: Head to Health
Provides information and digital support for individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://covid19.thiswayup.org.au/
Website Resources from Australia & New Zealand
St. Vincent's Hospital: This Way Up
Provides online learning programs, education and research resources on anxiety and depression.
Black Dog Institute: MyCompass
An internet-based self-help tool for mental health. Aids individuals in tracking their mental health.
https://www.mycompass.org.au/
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://www.huddle.care/
Huddle.Care
Facilitates video-based peer-led support groups.
https://www.inspire.com/groups/covid-19/?origin=freshen
Inspire COVID-19 Support Group and Discussion Community
Individuals can join, ask and answer questions and discuss COVID-19 related issues.
https://covid19.camhx.ca/mod/forum/view.php?id=1
CAMH COVID-19 Discussion Forum
An online peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can share you experiences with managing your mental health during COVID-19.
https://togetherall.com/en-ca/
Discussion Forums and Peer Support Resources
TogetherAll
An online support network for individuals 16+. Allows people to connect with others and share their feelings.
We Can Navigate
A team based model that provides resources and treatment options for people experiencing psychosis.
https://www.wecannavigate.com/
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://maxottawa.ca/covid19/
MAX: Peer Support Program
A virtual peer support program for men who have sex with men.
https://info.starlingminds.com/covid19-free-mental-health
Starling
A self-directed and digitally delivered CBT program for anyone in need of support during COVID-19.
https://www.wellbeingsessions.nz/
Whakatau Mai
Free virtual community events to support the wellbeing of the Maori peoples during the COVID-19 lockdown.
https://7chairs.co/
Discussion Forums and Peer Support Resources
7Chairs: Online Support Group
Individual support groups with seven peers. Groups are moderated by mental health professionals.
Coronavirus Peer Support Group
People living with mental illness or supporting someone can connect with peers virtually.
https://www.forlikeminds.com/
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://www.intherooms.com/home/covid-19-resources/
Discussion Forums and Peer Support Resources
In the Rooms: COVID-19 Online Recovery Resources
Hosts video meetings for Alcoholics Anonymouse, Narcotics Anonymous, and other recovery fellowships. Meetings are held through video-calls and facilitated by support workers.
Beyond Blue: Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Contains information, advice and strategies to help individuals wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information regarding resources, chat services and phone lines are provided.
https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
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Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Kids Help Phone
Offers professional counselling, information and referrals and text-based support to youth.
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Offers mental health counseling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples over the phone or online chat.
https://tdin.ca/resource.php?id=687
Indigenous COVID Pathways Hotline
Provides Indigenous peoples someone to speak to about COVID-19 in the GTA.
http://strongestfamilies.com/
ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness)
Provides mental health support to children and parents.
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.ca/
KUU-US Crisis Line
Provides 24/7 crisis and mental health support to Indigenous peoples in BC.
Your Way
Offers support for youth via online chats and skype calls.
https://your-way.org.uk/coronavirus/
Online Chat Services/Text Services/Phone Services
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
http://postpartum.org/
Pacific Postpartum Support Society
Telephone counselling, postpartum support and information for mothers and families.
sadvtreatmentcentres.ca
Ontario Network of Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centers
A support and crisis line for persons who have experienced sexual assualt or acts of violence.
https://www.afriendlyvoice.ca/about
A Friendly Voice
A helpline serviced by volunteers who encourage and support callers in need.
http://www.talk4healing.com/
Talk4Healing
Helpline for Indigenous women - culturally grounded and confidential.
Good2Talk
Mental health support for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia.
https://good2talk.ca/covid-19-support-nova-scotia/
Online Chat Services/Text Services/Phone Services
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
NYC Well (LifeNet)
Resources, text line, phone line and online chat service to support anyone in need of mental health support.
https://www.youthline.ca/news/service-closed-today-mar-17th-2020/
LGBT Youthline
Peer support hotline for LGBTQ2S+ youth in need of mental health support.
https://mentalhealthfoundation.ca/text4hope/
Text4Hope
Three months of CBT based text messages written by mental health professionals. Sent out daily.
https://www.psychologists.bc.ca/covid-19-resources
COVID-19 Psycholigcal First-Aid Service
A telephone consultation service to provide people with strategies to help cope with stress due to COVID-19.
Assaulted Women's Hotline
24/7 crisis hotline for women and seniors in Ontario.
https://www.awhl.org/covid-19
Online Chat Services/Text Services/Phone Services
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://www.betterhelp.com/faq/
Betterhelp
E-counselling platform that offers access to trained psychologists and therapists.
https://www.counsellingconnect.org/
Counselling Connect
Provides free access to video or phone counselling session for children, youth and adults in Ottawa.
https://www.mindbeacon.com/
MindBeacon
Provides digital CBT guided by a mental health professional to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD or insomnia.
Foundry Virtual
Virtual drop-in counselling sessions, peer support check-in, & group workshops for youth and caregivers.
https://foundrybc.ca/get-support/virtual/
Telemedicine Resources
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://bodybrave.ca/
Body Brave
Virtual treatment groups and workshops for individuals struggling with body image issues, disordered eating or an eating disorder.
https://www.iterapi.se/sites/coronacope
Coronacope
A guided internet-based CBT programme.
CoronaStress
An adapted guided self-help reduction program, focusing on reducing stress due to COVID-19.
https://tinyurl.com/yymu4n4s
Telemedicine Resources
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
https://lms.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/course/view.php?id=373#section-1
Coping During the Pandemic
Course was created to provide guidance to individuals and help them exploring how they can suport their mental health during COVID-19.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19
Mind Control: Managing your Mental Health During COVID-19
Course provides a deeper understand of mental health issues created by the pandemic and ways to cope.
https://bouncebackbc.ca/what-is-bounceback/
Bounce Back
Provides access to resources, workbooks, activites and a trained coach to manage ones mental health.
https://livinglifetothefull.ca/
Living Life to the Full
A course designed to help people with everday life and learn self-management skills using CBT principles.
Corona Care Toolkit
An eBook containing emotional intelligence tools to help with coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://tinyurl.com/y3eym3ne
Courses and eBook Resources
Description
Link
Website
Digital Intervention: Websites
Mobile Apps
Digital Intervention
Psycheducation
Central resource for accessing personalized and evidence based information about COVID-19.
Track Mood; Track Symptoms; Pscyhoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Goal Setting; Hope Board
Provides access to resources, workbooks, activites and a trained coach to manage ones mental health.
BC COVID-19
Track Mood; Track Symptoms; Pscyhoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Goal Setting; Hope Board
Canada COVID-19
Provides access to resources, workbooks, activites and a trained coach to manage ones mental health.
COVID Coach
Psychoeducation, Peer Support
Managing Your Stress & Anxiety
Provides information and evidence based coping strategies to help manage COVID-19 anxiety.
Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for COVID-19
Main Features
Description
App
Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
Virtual Hope Box
Psycheducation
Offers first responders access to pre-deployment preperation, on-the-ground assistance and post-deployment resources.
Track Mood; Track Symptoms; Pscyhoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Goal Setting; Hope Board
Stress management tool to help you learn how to perform and use diaphragmatic breathing tehcniques.
SAMSHA Disaster Response App
Productivity; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Picture Gallery/Hope Board; Goal Setting/Habits
Breathe 2 Relax
Personalized support tool made for veterans, can help teens as well.
Psychoeducation
PTSD Coach Canada
A tool for Canadians to help manage the symptoms associated with PTSD.
Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes
Main Features
Description
App
Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
Reachout WorryTime
Productivity; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; CBT; Goal Setting/Habits
Uses strategies based on CBT to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking and managing your anxiety.
Psycheducation; Mindfulness; CBT; Journaling; Peer Support
A game that uses CBT strategies and meditation to help people manage chronic health conditions.
MindShift
Journaling
Sinasprite
Based on CBT techniques, provides individuals with assistance in coping with anxiety and stress.
Track mood; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing
Healthy Minds
A problem solving tool to help deal with emotions and cope with stress on and off campus.
Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes
Main Features
Description
App
Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
Track Mood; Pychoeducation; Deep Breathing; Mindfulness
A tool to help prevent loneliness amongst college students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Nod App
CBT; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing
A positive psychology programme based on CBT which contains audio tracks and music resources for individuals to use.
Feeling Good: Positive Mindset
CBT; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Track Mood
Woebot
Woebot uses tools from CBT to help individuals think through situations with step-by-step guidance.
Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes
Main Features
Description
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Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
For Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes
HeadSpace
Productivity; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Peer Support; Coach/Therapist Connection; Goal Setting; Bbot Interaction; Biofeedback with Data
Uses strategies based on CBT to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking and managing your anxiety.
Trackmood; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; iCBT; Goal Settings; Physical Health Exercises
A game that uses CBT strategies and meditation to help people manage chronic health conditions.
Happify
Productivity; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Bio Feedback with Sense Data; iCBT
Calm
Teaches you how to meditate and live mindfully with guided sessions on stress, happiness, resilience.
Goal Setting; Mindfulness; Psychoeducation; Journaling; Deep Breathing; Hope Board; Track Mood; iCBT; Peer Support; Coach/Therapist Connection
Sanvello
Digital self-care tool to manage and treat stress, anxiety and depression.
Main Features
Description
App
Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
Sunset Health
Trackmood; Mindfulness; Hope Board; CBT; Coach/Therapist Connection; Physical Health Exercise
Helps one learn new and better ways of coping with stress, low mood, depression and anxiety.
Track mood; Goal setting; journaling; Psychoeducation
Offers a safe space for self-care using CBT, mindfulness and postive psychology techniques.
MoodMission
Track mood; Goal Setting; Journaling
InnerHour - Live Happier
Coaches and teaches you tools and skills needed to assess/cope with emotional workplace burnout.
Psychoeducation
eQuoo: Emotional Fitness Game
An evidence-based adventure game that increases your emotional fitness and skills.
For Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes
Main Features
Description
App
Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
For Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes
MyLife Meditation
Psychoeducation; Journaling
Using CBT & DBT techniques as well as yoga and meditation, wysa supports individuals with depression, stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; iCBT; Biofeedback with Sense data; Peer Support
A meditation app with 30K guided meditations, 5K teachers and a meditation timer.
Wysa: Mental Health Support
Track mood; Physical Health; Deep Bresathing; Mindfulness, DBT
Insight Timer
A meditation and mindfulness app that helps one find their quiet place through short guided meditations and mindfulness activites.
Track mood; Journaling; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing
MoodPath
Helps to guide individuals struggling with depression or anxiety toward emotional well-being.
Main Features
Description
App
Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps
Disclaimer: This document is not a comprehensive list of digital health interventions. We will continue to build and add to the document as we receive feedback. The final list of digital health interventions will be vetted and evaluated based on strict inclusion criteria.
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To Provide Feedback on the List or Alert us of Missing Interventions Please Contact:Iman Kassam (iman.kassam@camh.ca)Lydia Sequeira (lydia.sequeira@camh.ca)
Thank you for taking the time to review our list of digital mental health interventions to support Canadians during a pandemic.
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