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 Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the MDSC National Board of Directors. Cynthia is a long-time mental health advocate and past Executive Director of BUILT Network Moncton. Cynthia has a career filled with working tirelessly on behalf of persons with mental illness and disabilities and those embarking on new beginnings. She takes great pride in helping individuals work towards and achieve their potential for success and mental well-being. Cynthia has been a Board Director for MDSC for eight years.

“We welcome Cynthia as our new President of the MDSC National Board of Directors, with her in-depth knowledge and experience in working with those impacted by mental illness and mental health issues, Cynthia brings with her a career of patient advocacy, close working relationships with a wide array of stakeholder organizations within the disability sector, and a deep understanding, empathy and devotion to the mental health sector. Cynthia will continue to help guide our organization towards our mission while maintaining our focus on people with lived experience,” Says Dave Gallson, National Executive Director of MDSC.

Cynthia’s appointment comes upon the retirement of Mr. John Starzynski as President of the MDSC Board of Directors, where he served with dedication and devotion for the past 21 years. “John has been a steady guiding leader to MDSC over the past decades, and we will be forever grateful for his devotion to our goals, his warmth, and his ability to lead with compassion. We will miss John and his expertise at our board table, and as we celebrate our many accomplishments, we all wish him and his family well in his well-deserved retirement.” Dave Gallson, National Executive Director of MDSC.

About Mood Disorders Society of Canada:

The 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
www.mdsc.ca
(613) 921-5565

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