MDSC News
2024 Fall Newsletter
At Mood Disorders Society of Canada, we are committed to supporting you through each stage of your mental health journey. We are pleased to highlight some of the fantastic work being done by our [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada Presents Cheque to NISA for 11th Annual Sudbury Defeat Depression Walk/Run
September 25, 2024-- For Immediate Release. After months of planning and hard work, and with the tremendous support of the Sudbury community, Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) had a cheque presentation on Wednesday, September [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces their 2024 National Awards Program
Each year the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presents national awards –in recognition of outstanding work achieved in mental health. Nominations will be open to submissions for individuals or an organizations who fit the [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces a New National Award in 2024
For Immediate Release, September 6, 2024, Belleville, ON. Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new National annual Award. This is the third annual award for MDSC and [...]
CN Joins as Official Sponsor of the 2024 Defeat Depression Campaign
For Immediate Release, June 10, 2024– Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce that CN has come on board as an official sponsor for the 2024 Defeat Depression mental health campaign. This [...]
Unity Health Joins Elephant in The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign
June 6, 2024. We are pleased to announce that Unity Health Toronto, a hospital network that includes St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare, has partnered with us on our Elephant in [...]
Grant received from Alberta Innovates under their “Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence (AI-Better Health)” program for MIRA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Calgary, Alberta. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 The Mental Health Intelligent Information Resource Assistant (MIRA) team is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a prestigious grant [...]
Canada’s Iconic Landmarks Light Up to Support the Defeat Depression Campaign
For immediate release. Belleville, ON — May 25, 2024. Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce a spectacular demonstration of unity and support for mental health through its national Defeat Depression campaign. In [...]
Vale Reaffirms Commitment as Title Sponsor of Defeat Depression Campaign
Belleville, ON — May 22, 2024 Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Vale's recommitment as the Title Sponsor of the Defeat Depression campaign for another three years, beginning in 2023. [...]
Closed Job Posting: Summer Student – Project Assistant
Responsible To: MDSC Program Manager (or Designate) Salary: $17/hour for 35 hours/week, for a duration of 8 weeks with the possibility of extension. Summary: Under the direction of the MDSC Program Manager, [...]
Jessica Holmes Launches the 2024 Defeat Depression Campaign to Encourage Canada-Wide Participation
Belleville, ON-- April 25, 2024 – Today, Jessica Holmes joined representatives for the Defeat Depression campaign, an initiative of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), to announce the 2024 Defeat Depression Challenge. Individuals are [...]
Statement on the 2024 Federal Budget
MDSC was pleased to see that Budget 2024 includes much-needed investments in mental health, Veterans, and health research. As we all know, mental illness impacts most families. Each of us, or someone close to [...]
Official Statement by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada on the Newly Announced Youth Mental Health Fund
April 9, 2024 - Belleville, Ontario - Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to read the government's announcement today for a Canadian Youth Mental Health Fund. This milestone investment of $500 million into the [...]
Closed Job Posting: MDSC Software Developer (MIRA)
About Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) Mood Disorders Society of Canada is a national non-profit mental health, lived experience-led charity that promotes positive mental health through advocacy, education, and support. Our goal is [...]
Closed Job Posting: National Project Coordinator (MIRA)
About Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) Mood Disorders Society of Canada is a national non-profit mental health, lived experience-led charity that promotes positive mental health through advocacy, education, and support. Our goal is [...]
Defeat Depression Campaign Receives Generous Support from The Printing House Through Employee-Giving Initiative
Feb. 8, 2024 —Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to recognize The Printing House (TPH) and participating staff for their generous donation in support of the pan-Canadian Defeat Depression mental health campaign. [...]
Helen Baker: 2023 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 16th, 2024. Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2023 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to [...]
Stigma-Free Society (SFS): 2023 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 16th, 2024. Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2023 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Award Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Stigma-Free Society [...]
Delays and Inequities Rock Canada’s Public Drug Coverage System
“System Broken: How Public Drug Coverage is Failing Canadians with Mental Illness” Report An urgent call to the Government, provincial Health Ministers and Drug Plan Managers to remove administrative barriers to help Canadians BELLEVILLE, [...]
MDSC Honours Veterans
Belleville, ON – November 11th, 2023 We recognize and honour the brave men and women who have fought selflessly for our freedom. We also acknowledge the deep emotional and psychological scars that many Veterans, and [...]
2023 Fall Newsletter
2023 Fall Newsletter Visit our Website Français Greetings, As we embrace the changing seasons that signal the arrival of fall, it's an important reminder of the ever-evolving journey of mental health. This season, we're [...]
New National Collaborative Addresses the Need for Change in Mental Health Space
Focus on Cooperation for a Stronger Mental Health Community Belleville, October 25, 2023 -- Today, a new national mental health collaboration was launched. The Canadian Community Mental Health Network (CCMHN) unifies individual community-based organizations across [...]
Lead the Charge: Your Community Holds the Key to Revolutionizing Mental Health Care
As published in The Hill Times on October 23rd, 2023 Canadians are suffering, over 70% have reported their mental health has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, 62% of those Canadians reported the [...]
Call for Recognizing Grassroots Community Mental Health Organizations in National Health Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT. 12, 2023 (Belleville) – Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) commends the Federal Government and the Province of British Columbia on their recent $1.2 billion bilateral agreement, aimed at significantly [...]
Canal Pursuit For Mental Health Ninth Annual 700 Km Run
BELLEVILLE, ON July 5, 2023 - Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) today extends an invitation to Canadians to again support the Defeat Depression Campaign through donations and sponsorship as Clay Williams leads the [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces their 2023 National Awards Program
Belleville, ON. For immediate Release. June 26, 2023. Each year the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presents national awards – in recognition of outstanding work achieved in mental health. Nominations will be open [...]
People With Mental Illness Continue to Face Barriers to Accessing Care and Treatment.
The Canadian healthcare system is facing significant challenges in providing access to support and resources for individuals with mental illness. Despite the existence of publicly funded healthcare services, people with mental illness continue to face [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada Statement on the 2023 Federal Budget
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is disheartened by the 2023 Federal Budget’s lack of a targeted approach to meet the mental health and substance use crisis our country has been living through for [...]
MDSC Statement on First Ministers’ Meeting
MDSC is pleased to see that one of the government’s main priorities for improving the health care system in Canada includes improving access to quality mental health and substance use services after yesterday’s First Ministers’ [...]
Vale Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is Partnering with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign
For Immediate Release Vale Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is Partnering with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign Mood Disorders Society of Canada [...]
Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support: 2022 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 14th, 2022. Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2022 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Award The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Nurse [...]
Mike Shoreman: 2022 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 14th, 2022. Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2022 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the National Board of Directors
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 14th, 2022. Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the National Board of Directors Mood Disorders Society of [...]
MDSC Releases Canadian Community Mental Health Organizations Roundtable Report
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. November 30th, 2022. Mood Disorders Society of Canada today releases the results of the 2022 Canadian Community Mental Health Organizations Roundtable Report. After in-depth consultations with 48 regional organizations [...]
A Lesson in Self-Acceptance: Louise’s Bipolar I Story
I have worked as a social worker in the fields of child protection and children with disabilities, with a keen interest in social issues and mental health. I am a regular blog [...]
MDSC Releases Results of The 2022 Mental Health Care Survey
Belleville, ON. For immediate Release. Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 – Mood Disorders Society of Canada is pleased to release the results of our third pan-Canadian mental health care survey. This survey was conducted by Narrative Research, [...]
MDSC and the MIRA team are pleased to announce that MHRC has awarded MIRA with a MHRC- Knowledge Institute Partners for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health Research 2022-2023 Industrial Post-Doctoral Fellowship!
Toronto, ON. Tuesday August 16, 2022 MDSC and the MIRA team are pleased to announce that Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) has awarded MIRA with a MHRC- Knowledge Institute Partners for Child, Youth & Family [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces their 2022 National Awards Program
Belleville, ON. For immediate Release. August 15, 2022. Each year the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presents national awards –in recognition of outstanding work achieved in mental health. Nominations will be open to [...]
MDSC Announces 2022 Pan-Canadian Mental Health Survey
Belleville, ON. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) and our national and regional partners are interested in learning about the opinions Canadians have about the mental health care system in [...]
TD Bank Group Invests in Collaborative ‘MIRA’ Mental Health Chatbot
Belleville, ON. Thursday, July 19, 2022 - Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce TD Bank Group (TD) is supporting our national mental health MIRA project that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and [...]
8th Annual Canal Pursuit for Mental Health 700km Relay Run
BELLEVILLE, ON July 13, 2022 - Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) today extends an invitation to Canadians to again support the Defeat Depression Campaign through donations and sponsorship as Clay Williams leads the Eighth [...]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada presents What is Bipolar Disorder? 3rd Edition
Mood Disorders Society of Canada presents What is Bipolar Disorder? 3rd Edition As part of their popular public educational series, Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) provides public education and awareness information on mental [...]
MDSC launches project to partner with Community-Based Mental Health Organizations
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is a national lived experience mental health charitable organization committed to ensuring that people impacted by mood disorders enjoy the fullest lives possible, within a healthy, stigma-free environment. We [...]
Opportunity lies in Innovation: MIRA, the Mental Health Virtual Assistant
Author: Dr. Jasmine Noble, Postdoctoral Fellow, Departments of Computing Science and Psychiatry, University of Alberta The challenges we face are known: Before COVID, you may have heard that it is estimated that one in three [...]
Catching up on the next pandemic: how the government can address the mental health epidemic in Canada
As published in The Hill Times on April 25th, 2022. Two years of lockdowns, isolation, uncertainty, and stress in the face of COVID-19 means that more Canadians are struggling with their mental health. It’s [...]
Workplace Emerging Best Practices
Read Report As Omicron and other COVID variants impact the workplace landscape, research-based insights are increasingly critical to workplace wellness strategies. The new research paper sponsored by Mood Disorders Society of Canada and Mental [...]
Shirin Mehrpooya 2021 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Shirin Mehrpooya as the 2021 recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to the individual whose dedicated leadership in [...]
Lived Experience Recovery Network (LERN) Awarded Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘The Lived Experience and Recovery Network – LERN’ as the 2021 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award. This award is [...]
MDSC Calls for the Re-Envisioning of Mental Healthcare in Canada
OUR OBJECTIVE Our objective is to facilitate the re-envisioning of mental healthcare in Canada to reflect the realities of those living with mental illness while supporting ALL Canadians by delivering accessible, high quality and stigma-free [...]
Now is the time for Parliament to take action on improving mental health care in Canada
The upcoming session is a clean slate for this new Parliament to take immediate, meaningful action on an issue that all parties have clearly made a priority. With Parliament sitting next week for the first [...]
2017
Sept 26, 2016: Veterans Affairs Canada Minister Kent Hehr was in Toronto to officially launch the Transitions to Communities program on behalf of the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour at the Royal Canadian Military Institute. The launch event was well attended by veterans and local and national leaders.
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2016
Feb 9, 2016: The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) recently launched a new letter writing campaign on; www.Demandaplan.ca. During the last election, campaign supporters sent more than 40,000 letters to candidates across the country. Thank you partners for your support! The more we unite and voice concern, the likelier political leaders are to take action.
Feb 3, 2016: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased to announce that the group’s 2015 advocacy campaign has been recognized among the best in the world by New York based PR News Magazine.
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Feb 1, 2016: MDSC is very proud to announce that the Students’ Association of Keyano College @KeyanoSA, Facebook has partnered with MDSC on our internationally recognized Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign.
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Jan 22, 2016: Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund is now receiving applications. Bell today announced the launch of the $1-million annual Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund for 2016. Applications are now being accepted for grants for community-based mental health initiatives improving access to care around the country.
2015
Oct 26, 2015: MDSC President, John Starzynski, Presents Clay Williams with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, Marg Starzynski Award for Mental Health Leadership. Clay, through the record setting Canal Pursuit run this year, exemplified personal dedication and leadership. Gaining strength from the personal experiences within his family, Clay and the Canal Pursuit team have greatly increased awareness of mental health issues, and have rallied the running community and engaged so many people to make change and to talk about mental illness. Our most sincere congratulations and appreciation to Clay and his team.
Oct 13, 2015: MDSC to speak on the scope and impact of mental health in the workplace, including suggestions for reducing presenteeism. Practical tips for a supportive workplace environment at the 8th Annual Ottawa Pathways Symposium on Health, Education and the Bottom Line Conference in Ottawa.
Oct 2, 2015: We are happy to announce that St Francis Xavier University Student`s Union has partnered with us on the implementation of the Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental illness in their community by posting EITR posters at their local school.
Oct 1, 2015: We are happy to announce that Rocky Lake Junior High School has partnered with us on the implementation of the Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental illness in their community by posting EITR posters at their local school.
Sept 28, 2015: We are happy to announce that Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) at Trent University has partnered with us on the implementation of the Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental illness in their community by posting EITR posters at their local university.
Sept 24, 2015: MDSC Associate National Executive Director addresses opening ceremonies at the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) in Vancouver this morning. Mental health leaders from 8 countries have come together to accelerate change toward mental health, well-being and inclusion.
Sept 22, 2015: George Cope, President and CEO of Bell announces that Bell Let’s Talk will continue for another 5 years and they will add another $50 million to their efforts. This brings Bell’s total commitment to mental health to $100 million.
July 22, 2015: Clay Williams speaks to AM900 CHML host Ted Michaels about his upcoming 750K run for Defeat Depression. Read More…
May 5, 2015: Blue Elephants Help Fight Stigma at Mount Allison University.
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Apr 21, 2015: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health congratulates the government on Funding announcements for Mental Health Organizations, Research and Services.
Apr 4, 2015: Mood Disorders Society of Canada and partners host the very first Canadian Educators Conference on Mental Health in Ottawa April 23 & 24th.
Mar 30, 2015: CAMIMH Announces the 2015 Champions of Mental Health Award Recipients.
Jan 21, 2015: A former 911 operator diagnosed with PTSD aims to help prevent other operators in Canada from going through the same experience.
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Jan 5, 2015: Bell Let’s Talk Day 2015 is January 28: Join the national conversation about mental health!
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2014
Apr 29, 2014: CAMIMH Seeks Nominations for the 12th Annual Faces of Mental Illness Campaign.
Mar 4, 2014: Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk gets ready to roll in support of Canadian mental health.
Jan 16, 2014: The Canadian Research and Intervention Network (CDRIN) is holding a conference in Ottawa
March 26 & 27, 2014: The theme is: ‘Transforming Depression through Connections.’ Visit CDRIN for more info.
Jan 16, 2014: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health acknowledges a successful year of Workplace Mental Health.
2013
Dec 17, 2013: MDSC’s new workpalce wellness program for depression and arthritis, Work With Us, featured on Voice Amercia, Family Caregivers Unite.
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Oct 11, 2013: Surgeon General Releases New Mental Health Strategy for Canadian Armed Forces.
Aug 1, 2013: CAMIMH Announces the Faces of Mental Illness for 2013 campaign.
July 30, 2013: The Canadian Medical Association released the What Makes us Sick Report today based on what Canadians said during a series on town hall meetings and an online consultation earlier this year.
May 10, 2013: Nominations are now open for the Faces of Mental Ilness Campaign.
May 6, 2013: Champions Dinner and Awards Gala, Chateau Laurier, Ottawa.
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Apr 25, 2013: Bell announces Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour by Clara Hughes in support of mental health that begins in March 2014 and spans more than 100 days, 12,000 kilometres and every province and territory of Canada. The ride culminates on Canada Day, July 1 2014, in Ottawa.
Apr 8, 2013: CAMIMH announces the winners of the Champions of Mental Health Awards for 2013.
Mar 15, 2013: Emily Maguire seeking sponsorships to help her release her new album “Bird in a Cage”. Emily provided the antham song for the Defeat Depression Campaign.
Feb 15, 2013: The first edition of CSA Z1003/BNQ 9700-803, Psychological health and safety in the workplace – Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged implementation is now available.
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Feb 5, 2013: Be sure to join Bell’s Let’s Talk initiative on February 12. Bell will donate 5¢ to mental health initiatives for every: Text message sent and long distance call made by Bell customers, Tweet using #BellLetsTalk, and Facebook shares of the Bell Let’s Talk image.
Jan 30, 2013: Contact your MP and ask him/her to support Bill C-400 on February 27, 2013. Bill C400: Creating a National Housing Strategy.
Jan 21, 2013: “52 Ways to Beat Depression Naturally” was released on “Blue Monday”. Written by Toronto Psychotherapist Nicole McCance.
Jan 17, 2013: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) supports the new Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Standard announced on January 16, and encourages employers to adopt its principles.
Jan 16, 2013: The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and CSA Group launched the National Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Jan 16, 2013: The universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge will each receive $3M in grant funding over 3 years to expand campus mental health services and develop models of care that can be used on campuses across Alberta.
Jan 15, 2013: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) invites nominations for the Champions of Mental Health Awards for 2013, closing March 1, 2013.
Jan 8, 2013: Mark your calendar for the Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference to be held in Montreal on June 27 and 28, 2013.
2012
Dec 6, 2012: OHA is offering a webcast called “Stop the Stigma: The Face of Depression” on December 10 from 12:00 – 1:30pm. Get all the details.
Oct 19, 2012: Join a townhall discussion entitled “Mental Health 101: Youth and the Hidden Crisis in our Community” sponsored by CBC Hamilton on Wed., October 24, 2012 at McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Mohawk College. 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton ON. Doors open at 7PM.
Oct, 2012: Five Canadians whose messages speak so clearly to their lived experiences with mental illness were selected for CAMIMH’s 10th annual Faces of Mental Illness campaign.
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Oct 1, 2012: Mark your calendar to attend the Summit on Sustainable Health and Health Care. Tuesday October 30 – Wednesday October 31 2012 • Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel • Toronto, Ontario.
Sept 26, 2012: A concert event “Rock for Mental Health” is being held in Halifax on October 4 as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Sept: Two “Move for Mental Health” events are being held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week. These events are affiliated with the MDSC Defeat Depression Campaign.
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Sept 21, 2012: Article in the Hamilton Spectator about COPE, a mental health initiative at McMaster University.
Sept 6, 2012: OHA and MDSC invite you to attend a free webcast series “Stop the Stigma” The first in the series is on Sept 12 12-2pm.
May 29, 2012: The Hurting Profession: Lawyers in Crisis. Article by Canadian Law Association magazine National Apr-May Edition about lawyers becoming stressed sick and succumbing to depression, addictions and burnout.
May 12, 2012: Garry Laws, executive director of the Mental Health Support Network of South Eastern Ontario, displays herd of foam-rubber Stigma elephants at the network’s office in Belleville, Ont.
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May 8, 2012: The Mental Health Commission of Canada releases “Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The first mental health strategy for Canada”.
Apr 20, 2012: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) announces the winners of the tenth annual national Champions of Mental Health Awards. Photos of the event: Facebook, Flickr.
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Mar 15, 2012: The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is launching its tenth annual Champions of Mental Health Awards and seeking nominations from members of the public until March 31st, 2012.
Feb 9, 2012: Bell Let’s Talk Day on February 8, 2012 was a success.
Jan 23, 2012: A National Survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports 45.9 million (or 20%) American adults aged 18 or older experienced mental illness in the past year.
Jan 19, 2012: Bell Let’s Talk Day announced for Wednesday February 8, 2012.
Jan 16, 2012: David Granirer, Founder of “Stand Up For Mental Health” will be doing a stand up comedic “Webinar” on Jan 19 from 11-12:30 Pacific Time, 2:00 pm-3:00pm Eastern Time.
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Jan 13, 2012: CMA announces that 14 patient advocacy groups have endorsed the joint CMA-CNA principles to guide the transformation of the health care system.
Jan 10, 2012: Government of Canada Seeks Feedback Regarding Employment of Persons with Disabilities: Paid Research Interviews. Now closed.
Jan 6, 2012: Plan to attend the 4th Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (CDPAC) conference “Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention: It Works!” in Ottawa, February 7-10, 2012.
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Jan 5, 2012: Plan to attend the 2nd National Mental Health Conference “Mental Health Disorders: Challenges With Youth, Aboriginal Communities & the Criminal Justice System” in Winnipeg, March 14-15, 2012. MDSC is a proud supporter of this event.
Jan 5, 2012: Plan to attend the 5th International Stigma Conference “Together Against Stigma: Changing how we see mental illness” in Ottawa.
2011
Dec 21, 2011: “Out like a light: SAD and the winter blues”.
Dec 19, 2011: Holiday wishes from MDSC Dec 13: New partnership btwn Facebook and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “…offering an opportunity for a private chat with a trained crisis representative from the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in addition to providing the Lifeline’s phone number.”
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Dec 2, 2011: MDSC makes live-broadcasted presentation on Mental Illness in the Workplace to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDA).
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Nov 16, 2011: E-news for November is up.
Nov 16, 2011: MDSC unveils a pan-Canadian Defeat Depression Campaign and announces May 27, 2012 as Defeat Depression Day in Canada.
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Nov 15, 2011: MDSC sends letter to all provincial and territorial Health Ministers, urging them to bring mental illness to the forefront as they work towards the 2014 health care accord.
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Nov 10, 2011: MDSC quoted in article in Esperanza Magazine regarding the reluctance of men to seek help with mental health issues.
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Nov 4, 2011: “Mental health, the poor stepchild of medical care”, CMA townhall told.
Nov 3, 2011: LINC Study needs your input! If you, or your child has a neurological condition, please participate in their survey (closes Dec 31).
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Nov 2, 2011: The “Going Blue 4 U” awareness campaign is in full swing putting a colourful spin on “The Blues”.
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Oct 26, 2011: MDSC hosts roundtable on PTSD at the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, entitled “Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind”.
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Oct 18, 2011: MDSC partners with Family Services EAP Thames Valley in a workplace mental health breakfast series.
Oct 3, 2011: CBC talks to students about depression and suicide.
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Sept 22, 2011: MDSC partners with COPE to bring Elephant in the Room Campaign to McMaster University.
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Sept 13, 2011: TSN host Michael Landsberg writes about his depression and his friend, NHL player Wade Belak.
Aug 30, 2011: MDSC invites Canadians to participate in an online survey to have a say in the Mental Health Care System in Canada.
Aug 19-26, 2011: CBC Radio Edmonton is running a series throughout the week called “Coming Out: Edmontonians Living with Depression”.
Aug 19, 2011: MDSC E-News Update for August is now available.
Aug 12, 2011: MDSC files pre-budget brief to Government of Canada outlining recommendations for improving mental health services.
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Aug 10, 2011: CMA announces “Canadians See ‘Moral Imparative’ to Fix Health Care System”.
June 20, 2011: York University’s Project Hope seeks participants for study on developing personal strengths and emotional well-being.
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June 11-12, 2011: FORUM: Keeping It Together: Mental Health across the Continuum of Care, Toronto.
June, 2011: CrossCurrents magazine is seeking your response to a survey by June 17, 2011.
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June, 2011: “Start Over Again”: A touching testimonial by singer/songwriter Emily Maquire of the UK, who talks about her ongoing struggle with bi-polar disorder.
Feb 10, 2011: Mood Disorders Association Of Manitoba is presenting Mental Health Disorders: Challenges in the Workplace, Aboriginal Communities & the Criminal Justice System Conference; March 22-25, 2011 Winnipeg MB.
Jan 24, 2011: CTV News: One out of every four students who visits a university health centre for a routine medical problem has the signs of depression.
2010
Dec 29, 2010: Anti-stigma Report released: “Ending Stigma and Discrimination, and Achieving Parity in Mental Health: A Physician Perspective.”
Dec, 2010: Save the date: 12th Annual Shared Care Conference in Halifax, June 23-25, 2011.
Dec 15, 2010: Health Council of Canada report on how health disparities play a role in health system costs.
Dec 13, 2010: Canadian Medical Association unveils healthcaretransformation.ca, where Canadians can go online to share their views on health care.
Dec 1, 2010: Mind Your Mind creates ‘Tree of Life’, a multi-lingual web-interactive tool to help reflect on self-care needs and goal planning.
Nov 30, 2010: Thank you from the Bluewave Foundation for continued support.
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Nov 2, 2010: B.C. releases report, “Health Minds, Healthy People”.
Oct, 2010: Best Health Article released: “8 Signs You May Be Suffering From Depression”.
Sept 21, 2010: Bell announces a multi-year charitable program to support mental health across Canada.
