Both stress and anxiety are emotional responses, however, stress is typically caused by an external trigger while anxiety is the result of persistent, excessive worries that do not go away. The following is a list of resources that not only allow you to identify and measure levels of stress and anxiety, but also provide ways to cope and manage them.
BBC Brainsmart: Managing Stress
This 2-minute YouTube video provides a short overview of the biological basis of stress as well as tips to reduce and control it.
CAMH: General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Survey
One of three self-surveys to help individuals understand their levels of stress and anxiety. These surveys are not used to diagnose mental illnesses, but for individuals to recognize the need for potential extra support from family doctor, social worker, psychotherapist, psychologist, etc. These surveys should be used as a screening tool to help you identify elevated signs of stress and anxiety.
CAMH: Perceived Stress Scale Survey
One of three self-surveys to help individuals understand their levels of stress and anxiety. These surveys are not used to diagnose mental illnesses, but for individuals to recognize the need for potential extra support from family doctor, social worker, psychotherapist, psychologist, etc. These surveys should be used as a screening tool to help you identify elevated signs of stress and anxiety.
CAMH: Stress Can Drag You Down Survey
One of three self-surveys to help individuals understand their levels of stress and anxiety. These surveys are not used to diagnose mental illnesses, but for individuals to recognize the need for potential extra support from family doctor, social worker, psychotherapist, psychologist, etc. These surveys should be used as a screening tool to help you identify elevated signs of stress and anxiety.
CAMH’s Tips for Coping with Stress (French)
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has translated their Coping with Stress document into French. This PDF provides some tips on coping with stress.
CAMH’s Tips for Coping with Stress (Hindi)
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has translated their Coping with Stress document into Hindi. This PDF provides some tips on coping with stress.
CAMH’s Tips for Coping with Stress (Tagalog)
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has translated their Coping with Stress document into Tagalog. This PDF provides some tips on coping with stress.
CAMH’s Tips for Coping with Stress (English)
Coping strategies and personal assessment tools to help you manage your stress and anxiety as we adapt to the next normal.
UHN: Relaxing Exercises to Relieve Stress
This PDF pamphlet provides ways to help you relax, manage stress and lower anxiety. Also provides additional resources for relaxation and stress management within the GTA as well as mobile apps.