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