Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being. The core symptom of depression is a loss of interest or a loss of feeling of pleasure in certain activities that usually bring joy to people.
Distress is an aversive state in which a person is unable to completely adapt to stressors and their resulting stress and shows maladaptive behaviors. It can be evident in the presence of various phenomena, such as inappropriate social interaction (e.g., aggression, passivity, or withdrawal).
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HelpGuide: Coping with Depression Learn More
When you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But this guide to depression help can put you on the road to recovery (can be downloaded as a PDF).
Understanding and Finding Help for Depression- CMHA Learn More
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) developed a webpage to learn about depression how how to find help for children and teens in Ontario.
MoodTools - Depression Aid App Learn More
Moodtools is designed to help you combat depression and alleviate your negative moods, aiding you on your road to recovery.
Available in the App Store.
Mood Kit App Learn More
The Mood Kit App uses principles of CBT to offer users with over 200 different mood improvement activities with professional psychology tips and tools for everyday life.
Available in the App Store.
CBT Thought Diary App Learn More
The CBT Thought Diary App is a space to reflect on your thoughts, both positive and negative. The App will help you evaluate, understand and change your thoughts and feelings.
Available in the App Store.
Bliss Depression Therapy Learn More
Offers 8 free interactive CBT sessions to improve depression, mood, and overall mental health.
BounceBack Ontario Learn More
A free, guided self-help program that’s effective in helping people aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry.
Sanvello Learn More
App for stress, anxiety, and depression (offers self-care, peer support, coaching and therapy).
Dealing with Depression and Loneliness Learn More
No matter how many people are around you or in your life, depression can still bring loneliness. This article provides tips to reconnect and break free of the isolation of depression.