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Information for individuals experiencing depression

Whether you are someone experiencing depressive symptoms, or you know someone who is, the following are a few organizations that you can call for more information:

Institution	Contact information / Website
Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Branch	180 Dundas Street West, Suite 2301 Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z8 Phone: 416-977-5580 Website: www.ontario.cmha.ca
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health	33 Russell Street Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2S1 Phone: 416-535-8501 or 1-800-463-6273 Website: www.camh.net
Depression and Anxiety Information, Resource and Education Centre (DIRECT)	100 West 5th, Box 585 Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7 Public Information Line: 1-888-557-5051, ext. 8000; Physician Line - 1-888-557-5050, ext. 500 Website: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/direct/
Distress Centre	Toronto Phone: 416-408-4357 Mood Disorders Association of Toronto and Ontario 40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 222 Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1B9 Phone: 416-486-8046 or 1-888-486-8236 Website: www.mooddisorders.on.ca

Books on depression:

For more information on depression, our counsellors recommend the following. Many of these books can be found at your local bookstore or library:

The Feeling Good Book
by Dr. David Burns

Control Your Depression
by Peter Lewinsohn

The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook
by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman and Matthew McKay

Information and Resources on Stress

If you would like more information on stress and how to cut it out of your life, you might want to contact the following:

Dorothy Madgett, Relaxation Clinic
123 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416-340-7070

Books on stress:

Stress Management
by Edward Charlesworth and Ronald Nathan

 

To arrange for counselling, please call our Service Access Unit, Tel: 416.595.9618

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