‘An employment lottery should not be the basis for treating the most significant public health issue of the 21st century’
During CMHA’s Mental Health Week, Canadians are being asked to ‘get loud’ for mental health. It’s all part of this year’s Sick of Waiting: Get Loud for […]
GUELPH, ONT., MARCH 27, 2017—Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to see funding to support military families, veterans and Canadians who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental illness in the federal government’s 2017 budget.
Among the commitments Finance Minister Bill Morneau outlined in the budget were:
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Suicide
Presentation to House of Commons Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
For its study on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Among Veterans
Delivered by Phil Upshall and Dave Gallson
Feb. 15, 2017
Thank you Mr. Chair and fellow committee members for the opportunity to speak today on this very important study on […]
Government must support small and large innovative health projects in timely fashion for ideas to grow into outcomes for Canadians
OTTAWA, FEB. 7, 2017—The APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health welcomes […]
GUELPH, ONT., Dec. 21, 2016—Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to see the federal government supporting targeted funding for mental health and strongly encourages Health Minister Jane Philpott to maintain the federal position of investing $5 billion over the next 10 years to address an epidemic affecting all Canadians.
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OTTAWA, DEC. 9, 2016—On behalf of the APEC Digital Hub on Mental Health, chief financial officer Phil Upshall congratulates the House of Commons Finance committee for its important recommendations for […]
OTTAWA, NOV. 1, 2016—The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), on behalf of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Hub for Best and Innovative Practices in Mental Health, welcomes today’s Fall Economic Update from the Government of Canada.
“Finance Minister Bill Morneau is right when he says that we need strong global partnerships,” says MDSC […]
TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2016—In today’s digitally interconnected world, we must look to new innovations to address some of the greatest challenges of our time such as mental illness. As a strong partner at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Canada is well-positioned to lead in the global fight against mental illness. It’s why the government […]
