Digital Mental Health Intervention Document

Digital Mental Health Interventions For Supporting the Canadian Population in a Pandemic

A List of Digital Mental Health Tools & Interventions

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Table of Contents

1. Project Overview

2. Digital Interventions: Websites

3. Digital Interventions: Mobile Apps

Project Overview

Project Overview

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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)

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

Canadian Website Resources

Description

Website

Link

Developed in response to mental distress due to COVID-19. Includes mental wellness resources to motivate and support ones wellness.

Wellness Together Canada

https://ca.portal.gs/

A website that contains mental health resources for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TakeCare19: Mental Health Resources for Coping Through COVID-19

https://takecare19.com/

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.

Breaking Free From Substance Use

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/

Digital Intervention: Websites

Canadian Website Resources

Description

Website

Link

An easy-to-access hub for youth containing mental health resources for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jack.org: COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub

https://jack.org/covid

A place to share and view educational resources for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVIDWithKids

https://www.covidwithkids.org/home

Provides individuals with mindfulness tools, coping skills and other relaxtional tips.

YMCA YWell

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/

Digital Intervention: Websites

Canadian Website Resources

Description

Website

Link

A toolkit for youth/adolescents wellbeing during COVID-19. Contains informative resources about coping with mental health during COVID-19.

Stigma Free Society: COVID-19 Youth Wellness ToolKit

https://stigmafreetoolkit.com/youth-corner/mental-health-management-for-youth/

Canadian Mental Health Association: Mental Health Check-in

Provides a snapshot to individuals about their mental health during COVID-19 through a self-assessment.

https://cmhabc.force.com/MentalHealthCheckIn/s/

An internet-based CBT program that helps to reduce anxiety related to COVID-19.

Morneau Shepell: AbilitiCBT

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

Digital Intervention: Websites

Canadian Website Resources

Description

Website

Link

Provides support services, information and resources to older adults in need during the pandemic.

Champlain Community Support Network: COVID-19 Response Site

https://communitysupport.covidresponse.ca/

Includes resources on how to help your children cope during COVID-19. Addresses how to support mental health through physical activity, sleep, and learning.

SickKids COVID-19 Learning Hub

https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/COVID-19

Womens College Hospital: Mother Matters

https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/mental-health/mother-matters

An 8-week online virtual support group for women with mood or adjustment challenges postpartum.

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

Digital Intervention: Websites

Canadian Website Resources

Description

Website

Link

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.

University Health Network: PROTECH - Pandemic Rapid Response Optimization to Enhance Community Resilience and Hesalth

https://projectprotech.ca/about-us/about-the-project/

Unversite du Quebec a Montreal: Getting Better My Way

https://allermieux.criusmm.net/en/how-does-it-work/

A web-based self-management tool to help individuals with mental illness manage their mental health and wellbeing.

Therappx

https://covid19.therappx.com/

A smartphone app library which provides individuals with mental health apps based on their selected preferences.

Digital Intervention: Websites

Website Resources from the USA

Description

Website

Link

Online resources for anxiety and mental health during COVID-19.

Mental Health America: Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety

https://www.virusanxiety.com/

Supported by health promotion specialists and care providers, allows people to ask health related questions and provides them with answers.

Columbia University: Go Ask Alice

https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/basic-page/all-about-alice

American Red Cross: Virtual Family Assistance Centre

Offers information and resources for families coping with the mental health impact of COVID-19.

https://www.redcross.org/virtual-family-assistance-center.html

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 Resources from the USA

Description

Website

Link

A compilation of resources and information to assist American Indigenous tribal groups.

John Hopkins Centre for American Indian Health: COVID-19 Materials

https://caih.jhu.edu/news/covid19

A comprehensive toolkit containing COVID-19 information and resources related to mental health.

Mental Health America: Mental Health and COVID-19 Resources

https://mhanational.org/covid19

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 Resources from the UK & Ireland

Description

Website

Link

An online CBT program for individuals with depression and anxiety.

Beating the Blues

https://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk/

An online hub which provides support and information for people living with/supporting someone with mental illness.

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.

https://www.good-thinking.uk/coronavirus/

NHS GoodThinking

A website containing educational resources and tools to assist children and parents during COVID-19.

https://www.annafreud.org/coronavirus-support/

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Coronavirus Support

Digital Intervention: Websites

Website Resources from the UK & Ireland

Description

Website

Link

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

https://stem4.org.uk/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.

https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/covid19/

Mental Health Ireland: Minding Our Mental Health During COVID-19

Digital Intervention: Websites

Website Resources from Australia & New Zealand

Description

Website

Link

An internet-based self-help tool for mental health. Aids individuals in tracking their mental health.

Black Dog Institute: MyCompass

https://www.mycompass.org.au/

Provides online learning programs, education and research resources on anxiety and depression.

https://covid19.thiswayup.org.au/

St. Vincent's Hospital: This Way Up

https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19

Provides information and digital support for individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian Government Department of Health: Head to Health

A national mental health and well-being campaign to help individuals get through the mental health impact of COVID-19.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/getting-through-together/

All Right? Getting Through Together

Digital Intervention: Websites

Discussion Forums and Peer Support Resources

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://togetherall.com/en-ca/

TogetherAll

An online peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can share you experiences with managing your mental health during COVID-19.

https://covid19.camhx.ca/mod/forum/view.php?id=1

CAMH COVID-19 Discussion Forum

Individuals can join, ask and answer questions and discuss COVID-19 related issues.

https://www.inspire.com/groups/covid-19/?origin=freshen

Inspire COVID-19 Support Group and Discussion Community

Facilitates video-based peer-led support groups.

https://www.huddle.care/

Huddle.Care

Digital Intervention: Websites

Discussion Forums and Peer Support Resources

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://7chairs.co/

7Chairs: Online Support Group

Free virtual community events to support the wellbeing of the Maori peoples during the COVID-19 lockdown.

https://www.wellbeingsessions.nz/

Whakatau Mai

A self-directed and digitally delivered CBT program for anyone in need of support during COVID-19.

https://info.starlingminds.com/covid19-free-mental-health

Starling

A virtual peer support program for men who have sex with men.

https://maxottawa.ca/covid19/

MAX: Peer Support Program

Digital Intervention: Websites

Discussion Forums and Peer Support Resources

Description

Website

Link

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

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.

https://www.intherooms.com/home/covid-19-resources/

Digital Intervention: Websites

Online Chat Services/Text Services/Phone Services

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.ca/

KUU-US Crisis Line

Provides mental health support to children and parents.

http://strongestfamilies.com/

ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness)

Provides Indigenous peoples someone to speak to about COVID-19 in the GTA.

https://tdin.ca/resource.php?id=687

Indigenous COVID Pathways Hotline

Offers mental health counseling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples over the phone or online chat.

https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Hope for Wellness Helpline

Offers professional counselling, information and referrals and text-based support to youth.

https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Kids Help Phone

Digital Intervention: Websites

Online Chat Services/Text Services/Phone Services

Description

Website

Link

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.

http://www.talk4healing.com/

Talk4Healing

A helpline serviced by volunteers who encourage and support callers in need.

https://www.afriendlyvoice.ca/about

A Friendly Voice

A support and crisis line for persons who have experienced sexual assualt or acts of violence.

sadvtreatmentcentres.ca

Ontario Network of Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centers

Telephone counselling, postpartum support and information for mothers and families.

http://postpartum.org/

Pacific Postpartum Support Society

Digital Intervention: Websites

Online Chat Services/Text Services/Phone Services

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://www.psychologists.bc.ca/covid-19-resources

COVID-19 Psycholigcal First-Aid Service

Three months of CBT based text messages written by mental health professionals. Sent out daily.

https://mentalhealthfoundation.ca/text4hope/

Text4Hope

Peer support hotline for LGBTQ2S+ youth in need of mental health support.

https://www.youthline.ca/news/service-closed-today-mar-17th-2020/

LGBT Youthline

Resources, text line, phone line and online chat service to support anyone in need of mental health support.

https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/

NYC Well (LifeNet)

Digital Intervention: Websites

Telemedicine Resources

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://www.mindbeacon.com/

MindBeacon

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.

https://www.betterhelp.com/faq/

Betterhelp

Digital Intervention: Websites

Telemedicine Resources

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://www.iterapi.se/sites/coronacope

Coronacope

Virtual treatment groups and workshops for individuals struggling with body image issues, disordered eating or an eating disorder.

https://bodybrave.ca/

Body Brave

Digital Intervention: Websites

Courses and eBook Resources

Description

Website

Link

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.

https://livinglifetothefull.ca/

Living Life to the Full

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.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19

Mind Control: Managing your Mental Health During 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

Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for COVID-19

Description

App

Main Features

Provides information and evidence based coping strategies to help manage COVID-19 anxiety.

Managing Your Stress & Anxiety

Psychoeducation, Peer Support

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.

COVID Coach

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.

Canada COVID-19

Psycheducation

Central resource for accessing personalized and evidence based information about COVID-19.

BC COVID-19

Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps

Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes

Description

App

Main Features

A tool for Canadians to help manage the symptoms associated with PTSD.

PTSD Coach Canada

Psychoeducation

Productivity; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Picture Gallery/Hope Board; Goal Setting/Habits

Personalized support tool made for veterans, can help teens as well.

Virtual Hope Box

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

Breathe 2 Relax

Offers first responders access to pre-deployment preperation, on-the-ground assistance and post-deployment resources.

SAMSHA Disaster Response App

Psycheducation

Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps

Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes

Description

App

Main Features

Track mood; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing

A problem solving tool to help deal with emotions and cope with stress on and off campus.

Healthy Minds

Reachout WorryTime

Based on CBT techniques, provides individuals with assistance in coping with anxiety and stress.

Journaling

Psycheducation; Mindfulness; CBT; Journaling; Peer Support

A game that uses CBT strategies and meditation to help people manage chronic health conditions.

Sinasprite

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

MindShift

Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps

Government & Non-Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes

Description

App

Main Features

Woebot uses tools from CBT to help individuals think through situations with step-by-step guidance.

CBT; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Track Mood

Woebot

A tool to help prevent loneliness amongst college students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Track Mood; Pychoeducation; Deep Breathing; Mindfulness

Nod App

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; Deep Breathing

For Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes

Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps

Description

App

Main Features

Goal Setting; Mindfulness; Psychoeducation; Journaling; Deep Breathing; Hope Board; Track Mood; iCBT; Peer Support; Coach/Therapist Connection

Digital self-care tool to manage and treat stress, anxiety and depression.

Sanvello

Teaches you how to meditate and live mindfully with guided sessions on stress, happiness, resilience.

Productivity; Psychoeducation; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; Bio Feedback with Sense Data; iCBT

HeadSpace

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.

Calm

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.

Happify

For Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes

Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps

Description

App

Main Features

An evidence-based adventure game that increases your emotional fitness and skills.

Psychoeducation

eQuoo: Emotional Fitness Game

Coaches and teaches you tools and skills needed to assess/cope with emotional workplace burnout.

Sunset Health

Track mood; Goal Setting; Journaling

InnerHour - Live Happier

Offers a safe space for self-care using CBT, mindfulness and postive psychology techniques.

Track mood; Goal setting; journaling; Psychoeducation

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.

MoodMission

For Profit Apps: Developed for Stress & Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Mental Wellness Purposes

Digital Intervention: Mobile Apps

Description

App

Main Features

Track mood; Journaling; Mindfulness; Deep Breathing

Helps to guide individuals struggling with depression or anxiety toward emotional well-being.

MoodPath

A meditation and mindfulness app that helps one find their quiet place through short guided meditations and mindfulness activites.

Track mood; Physical Health; Deep Bresathing; Mindfulness, DBT

MyLife Meditation

A meditation app with 30K guided meditations, 5K teachers and a meditation timer.

Mindfulness; Deep Breathing; iCBT; Biofeedback with Sense data; Peer Support

Insight Timer

Using CBT & DBT techniques as well as yoga and meditation, wysa supports individuals with depression, stress, anxiety and sleep issues.

Wysa: Mental Health Support

Psychoeducation; Journaling

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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)

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.