Guides: Mental Health Resources: Mood & Depression

Books

Mind over Mood: Change the Way You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger; Christine A. Padesky
Call Number: RC489 .C63 G74 2016

"Discover simple yet powerful steps you can take to overcome emotional distress--and feel happier, calmer, and more confident." This is an important book in the field of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), a psychotherapy approach used to address depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns
Call Number: RC537 .B87 2009

This book covers topics such as recognizing the causes of mood swings; responding to negtive feelings, guilt, and criticism; and building self-esteem.
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris
Call Number: BF575 .H27 H375 2008

"Russ Harris explains that the way most of us go about trying to find happiness ends up making us miserable driving the epidemics of stress, anxiety and depression." This book uses the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William J. Knaus
Call Number: RC537 .K571 2012

This workbook aims to help readers "defeat the depressive thoughts and beliefs that keep them from enjoying life and feeling like themselves... Through a series of worksheets and exercises, you'll evaluate your depression and learn key skills."

Videos

Feeling Good

by David Burns (TEDx Talk)

I Had a Black Dog, His Name Was Depression

by Matthew Johnstone / World Health Organization

How to Get Stuff Done When You Are Depressed

by Jessica Gimeno (TEDx Talk)

Web

Mindsight

In this easy-to-use online training tool, you will learn about the common signs and symptoms of mental illness to help ensure individuals feel able to seek the mental health support and services they need, without the fear of being stigmatized. It can be completed in two hours or one module at a time. Modules cover topics such as Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Substance use, Suicide and Trauma.

Mindsight was developed by Ontario Tech's Dr. Wendy Stanyon in partnership with a number of area health and social service organizations.

Mindsight, a look into mental illnesses