Wellness & Self Care
How to support your child’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
During these challenging times, you may be worried about your child(ren)’s mental health and well-being. You may notice that they are anxious or unsettled, and perhaps have told you that they are worried about someone in the family getting the virus. They may be confused about why usual activities are disrupted or may be disappointed to miss something that they were looking forward to. All of these things are very natural at this uncertain time.
Mental Health and Wellness Apps to Download on your iPhone or Android
Calm, a meditation and relaxation aid. The app promises to help users sleep better, boost confidence and reduce stress and anxiety, all with the help of guided meditations, soothing music, and bedtime stories.
Happify is an app for adults aimed to improve overall well-being and happiness, with influences from positive psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. ... Each activity intends to strengthen one of the five happiness skills: savour, thankful, aspire, give, or empathize.
Buddhify is an interactive app designed to introduce users to techniques of urban meditation, thereby fostering a state of mindfulness, and well-being in everyday life situations. ... buddhify offers 80 guided meditations ranging in length from approximately 4 to 30 minutes.
Mindshift uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
New Leaf Yoga
New Leaf Foundation is an innovator in Canada supporting the mental, emotional, physical and social well-being of youth in marginalized communities. We offer programming that utilizes meditative practices, such as yoga and mindfulness, to support youth and their caregivers in fostering emotional regulation and resilience.