Mental Health & Well-being Resources
Many students face mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety and depression. Ontario Tech has services and resources available to assist students with their mental health and well-being, including counseling, support groups and workshops.
This guide links to books, videos, apps and websites that can supplement the direct forms of support available to students. Topics and authors are recommended with advice from and in consultation with Ontario Tech Student Mental Heath Services.
Services and Resources at Ontario Tech
Visit the Student Mental Health Services website to learn more about:
- Student Mental Health Services office locations and hours
- Individual appointments and consultations
- Support groups
- Wellness activities and initiatives
- Student LifeLine (905.721.3392, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30)
- Other campus and community services such as Ontario Tech's Indigenous Student Services
Books
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl & Elisha Goldstein
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
Mind over Mood: Change the Way You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky
Goodnight Mind: Turn Off Your Noisy Thoughts and Get a Good Night's Sleep by Colleen Carney & Rachel Manber
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
Video
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This guide was inspired by and adapted from the Ryerson University Library & Archives Mental Health Resources guide, shared under a Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 License. This guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 License.
