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 announce Helen Baker as the 2023 recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to the individual whose dedicated leadership in community mental health awareness and through personal contributions to raising awareness of mental illness has had a positive impact on the mental health community.
“Helen Baker is a Canadian artist who uses her platform to raise awareness of mental health issues to help dispel myths and stigma. Helen uses her art as a tool to give back to the community donating proceeds of her painting sales, donating her art to various auctions for local mental health services and she openly speaks about her personal issues with depression. Helen’s goal is to inspire hope through her art and put positivity into the world.”
“Helen uses her passion and creativity in art to educate and promote mental health in Canada. The MDSC Board is pleased to recognize her for her outstanding accomplishments with the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award. Congratulations Helen for your dedicated commitment to raising awareness and funds for mental health in Canada.” Cynthia Black, President of Mood Disorders Society of Canada.
About Mood Disorders Society of Canada:
Mood Disorders Society of Canada was launched in 2001 to provide people with mood disorders, their families and caregivers a strong, cohesive voice at the national level on issues relating to mental health and mental illness. With particular regard to depression, bipolar disorder and other associated mood disorders, the MDSC aims to improve access to treatment, inform research, shape program development and government policy to improve the quality of life for people affected by mood disorders.
For more information:
info@mdsc.ca
(613) 921-5565
www.mdsc.ca
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