Living with Depression
Know that you are not alone and the feeling can be treated.
During difficult times, it cannot be stated enough that your mental health matters. As you deal with life’s challenges, it is understandable that your mood may start to change, sometimes for the worse.
When these moods start to last longer and affect your daily routine – your work and relationships – it may be depression. Know that you are not alone and the feeling can be treated.
It cannot be stated enough that your mental health matters.
You Are Not Alone
Depression affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians, of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Everyone reacts differently to depression, and it should not be mistaken for just a feeling of sadness; the important thing to know is that it is treatable.
Someone Is There For You
Don’t ever feel ashamed to seek treatment or care – the help you need is available. There are resources below that you can try, and a much larger list on our resources page.
If you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be, call the Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support line at 1-877-435-7170. You can also call the Canadian Suicide Prevention Service line at 1-833-456-4566. Someone will be ready to listen and speak to you.
Web Resources
For more information, we have compiled a list of resources to help you cope up with anxiety during these difficult days.
Depression Self Screening Test Offered Through Here to Help BC
Here to Help BC offers a variety of self-screening tests designed to look at symptoms that may be present in some mental illnesses.
Do You Feel Alone? You Are Not Alone.
Many others who have experienced depression have shared their personal stories.
Anti-Depressant Skills Workbook: A Self Care Guide
Using a cognitive and behavioural approach the ASW guides you to make important changes to help emerge from depression. ASW is available in multiple languages including: English, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Farsi, and Vietnamese.
Develop a Plan for Resilience
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health has created a booklet to assist in building a plan for resiliency.
Build Skills, Bounce Back
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach.
Looking For More?
Free resources to help with your anxiety available from your phone
Suicide Prevention Line
Call 1-877-435-7170
If you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be, call the Suicide Prevention & Support line. Someone will be ready to listen and speak to you.
Call 1-877-435-7170 anytime.
Text4Mood
Text Mood to 760-670-3130
If you are suffering from depression or anxiety, Text4Mood sends you a daily inspirational text message to support positive mental health.
To join, text Mood to 760-670-3130.
