Digital mental health and self-care tools

Digital mental health support apps and tools are easily and readily available to the public. They help people deal with the problems they are facing. These tools expand the range of care and services already available with a view to helping as many Quebecers as possible, particularly those who are reluctant to seek help.

The digital apps and tools presented here have been shown to be effective in improving the well-being and mental health of users. They are available free of charge.

AppSanteMentale.ca/en
This site features mobile apps that support mental health and well-being. Available in French and English, these tools have been evaluated for reliability and safety by the Centre d’expertise en technologie de l’information en santé mentale, dépendance et itinérance (CETI-SMDI). The twenty or so recommended apps can be downloaded on tablets and smartphones and are grouped into six themes.

Getting better my way
Laboratoire Vitalité (Université du Québec à Montréal)
This online tool helps people who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder find ways to feel better and take care of their health.

BounceBack®
Canadian Mental HealthAssociation – Québec Division
This self-care and support program is designed to help adults and youth aged 14 and older manage mood swings, depression, anxiety, stress and worries.

+ FORT
This mobile app supports young victims of bullying by giving them information and strategies on how to deal with bullying.

You, Me, Baby
This web tool promotes the mental health and well-being of expectant and new parents. You, Me, Baby offers useful strategies, videos and comics on how to “take care of yourself to take better care of your baby.” It is intended for new mothers and expectant parents, their loved ones and professionals in perinatal and mental health.

MesOutils.ca/en
This website offers digital self-care tools to help prevent psychological distress, including digital features such as a virtual assistant, a journal, uplifting quotes, breathing exercises, a self-assessment tool and a safety plan. Created by the Association québécoise de prévention du suicide (AQPS) in collaboration with the Centre provincial d'expertise en technologie de l'information en santé mentale, dépendance et itinérance (CETI-SMDI), MesOutils.ca offers a suicide prevention chat service available at all times.