If you are in crisis, connect with immediate assistance and support
Many students face mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety and depression. Durham College 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 Student Mental Health Services.
Visit the Student Mental Health Services website to learn more about:
Visit the PD, Wellness & EAP website for resources for Durham College Employees (Banner number and network password are needed to access)
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
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.
