Mindfit Toolkit
Mental Wellness for Men
Get the right tool for the job. Mental health resources for men to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
Not Feeling Like Yourself?
The truth is certain levels of stress, anxiety, and feeling down are normal. These emotions help us get through tough situations, keep us motivated, and can make us better partners, parents, and leaders.
How much is too much, and when might be the right time to take action? The answer lies in being able to spot noticeable differences in yourself or those you care about.
Check-in with a few simple questions
Review the common signs and check in to see if chronic stress, anxiety, or depression may be impacting your health, and what you can do about it.
These validated self-assessments can help identify signs & symptoms of anxiety and depression and how it impacts your health, but are not intended as medical advice or a substitute for obtaining medical advice.
Anxiety
Common signs:
Depression
Common signs:
Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime.
If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, access support 24/7, 365 days per year. Specialized services are available for children, teens and Indigenous peoples. Learn more at 988.ca.
Virtual Mental Health Counselling
If you’ve checked off some of the above signs, or have a nagging feeling that something is off, it’s time to consider taking action.
We’re working together with TELUS Health MyCare™ to reduce financial barriers and help more men access professional mental health support from the comfort of their homes.
Virtual 1:1 Sessions
TELUS Health MyCare™ provides direct and confidential access to mental health professionals. Get help identifying issues, learning skills and exploring tools to tackle whatever life throws at you, right from your phone.
Access a special offer for up to three virtual counselling sessions and find out if you qualify to receive sessions at no cost.*
Men without extended health coverage for counselling are eligible to receive up to three TELUS Health MyCare™ virtual mental health counselling appointments at no cost.*
A special rate of $115 per session for up to three TELUS Health MyCare™ virtual mental health counselling appointments is available now for Canadian men.*
Use the code that applies to your province:
MFTBC25, MFTAB25, MFTON25, MFTQC25
If you reside in Quebec, access French counselling here.
Redeem My Offer Code Now:
- Download the TELUS Health MyCare™ app to your phone
- Click “Sign Up” and register for your free account
- Select “Book an Appointment”
- Select “Mental Health”
- Provide a short reason for booking, click continue
- Select “50-Minute Counsellor”
- Select a counsellor and appointment, click confirm
- Enter your promo code on the payment screen
In case of any technical issues, or to find out if counselling is available in another language in your province, please call the TELUS Support Team at 1-855-577-8838 or send an email to [email protected].
If you’re new to counselling, check out this quick overview on what to expect in a session.
Better Mental Health Starts By Talking About It
Listen to conversations about anxiety, depression and loneliness on the Don’t Change Much Podcast with influential Canadians, athletes and mental health experts.
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
The Life-Changing Impact of Asking for Help
with Ray Ferraro and Lindsay Killam
A Way Out From Trauma
with Andrew Harris
From Survival Mode to Success
with JR LaRose
100 Marathons in 100 Days for Men’s Mental health
with Dillan Ponders
Bruno Feldeisen’s Anxiety Story
with Bruno Feldeisen
Normalizing Conversations About Mental Wellbeing
with Shea Emry & Dr. Matthew Chow
Kevin Bieksa’s Proactive Approach to Health & Wellness
with Kevin Bieksa
Follow the Don’t Change Much Podcast
Mental Health Tips From the Experts
Learn helpful mental health tips from clinical counsellors and registered psychologists, created for men and their families.
How to Build Trust So Your Kids Will Open Up
How Managers Can Support Employee Mental Health
What Makes a Strong Man?
5 Reasons Watching Sports Is Good for You
How to Handle Political Stress
Research: The Silent Epidemic Impacting Men’s Mental Health
12 people die by suicide each day in Canada: 3 out of every 4 suicide deaths are by men
Recognize the Signs
Understand the warning signs that may indicate yourself or a man you care about might be considering suicide. Any significant change in behaviour can be a warning sign.
Warning Signs
Centre for Suicide Prevention encourages men to Buddy Up and check in on each other.
Follow these 4 steps to support a man you care about.
Get more mental health tips
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Additional Resources
Thank You to Our Partners
The MindFit Toolkit and barrier-free mental health counselling are made possible thanks to the generous support from the following CMHF partners and sponsors.
The MindFit Toolkit information, resources and tools were developed with medical review and advisory from:
Dr. Melanie Badali
Registered Psychologist
Lindsay Killam
Clinical Counsellor
Registered Social Worker
Sharing Really is Caring!
Is there a man in your life who could benefit from these resources? Here’s an easy way to share it.
*TELUS Health MyCare mental health counselling services are currently available in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Offer available for up to 3 (three) counselling appointments at no cost for men without extended health benefits for counselling and $115/session for men with extended health benefits for counselling. Sessions must be booked and completed by 12/31/2025. Users must be 16 years or older to access counselling appointments. Counselling appointments booked or completed after the offer has been redeemed or has expired require a payment of $120 plus applicable tax. Any payments for appointments must be paid using a valid credit card. An in-app receipt will be provided for you to claim for reimbursement if applicable. Only one offer is permitted in a client’s account at one time. For any support required with promo codes, please call TELUS at 1-855-577-8838 or email at [email protected]