Many of us are adjusting to changes in our work, uncertainty, and disruptions to our personal lives. As we navigate these unprecedented times, it is important to consider ways to support your mental health and resilience.
What you can do to support your mental health during COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with the latest information and updates on COVID-19 and UBC’s response. Visit https://covid19.ubc.ca/ for useful FAQs and resources for UBC faculty, staff and students.
Printables and posters
8 Work from Home Tips (Infographic)
B.R.A.C.E.Yourself – COVID Care (Poster)
Boosting Your Psychological Immune System (Poster)
Coping – How Animals Can Help (Infrographic)
Coping with Stress, Anxiety & Substance Use (Infographic)
Daily Self-care Questions (Poster)
Self-care Bingo (Poster)
Things I Can & Cannot Control (Poster)
General mental health resources
There are many things you can do to make your mental health a priority. The first step is often better understanding the factors that contribute to overall mental health and those that make it more challenging for us to cope with challenges. The resources below are a good place to start.
The following resources are from both UBC and external organizations, and they address some of the most common questions people have about understanding and building their own mental health, where to find support (including counselling), and ways to talk about mental health issues in the workplace.
UBC resources
- Assess your mental health
- Strategies to build mental health
- UBC's mental health continuum:
- Thriving @ Work (LinkedIn Learning)
- Mindfulness programs at UBC
- The Not Myself Today Initiative
External resources
Getting support for mental health issues
There are many resources available to help you with the challenges you are facing. For example, through your UBC Benefit Plan, you have access to free and confidential counselling on a range of topics.
You might also be looking for support for a colleague, friend or family member who is struggling with various issues. Read more about helping staff and faculty in distress. The UBC Reach Out page contains both UBC and external mental health resources for all campus audiences.
UBC resources
- Free counselling services for you or your family
- Psychological services provisions with extended benefits
- Counselling for student staff members
- Talking with your manager about your mental health
- Taking a leave from work in the event of a mental health issue:
External resources
- First-person accounts from others who have managed mental health issues in the workplace
- Financial options if you are off work, including EI Sickness Benefits and CPP Disability Benefits