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New Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness Around a Common Yet Overlooked Symptom of Mental Illness

Toronto, Canada — June 25, 2025 – A new national survey commissioned by Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) reveals that while nearly 6 in 10 Canadians (58%) have experienced symptoms of anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure—only 14% have ever heard the term.

Anhedonia is a core symptom of several mental illnesses, including depression, but often […]

New Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness Around a Common Yet Overlooked Symptom of Mental Illness2025-06-25T16:58:46-04:00

Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces a new Veteran and Family Member program sponsored by The Royal Canadian Legion – Dominion Command

For immediate release. Belleville, ON. June 19th, 2025.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion – Dominion Command, for the delivery of its ‘Advancing Veteran Communities’ program.

This initiative builds on existing MDSC Veteran and Veteran Family Member programming and will offer two educational opportunities. They […]

Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces a new Veteran and Family Member program sponsored by The Royal Canadian Legion – Dominion Command2025-06-18T16:07:03-04:00

Letter from the National Collaborative on PTSD: Call for continued support and action to improve treatment outcomes for those with service-related mental health injuries

Posttraumatic stress disorder — PTSD — is a problem that many more Canadians struggle with than one may suspect; approximately 6.8 % reporting having experienced it at some point in their lives.

However, there are populations with increased exposure to potentially traumatic events […]

Letter from the National Collaborative on PTSD: Call for continued support and action to improve treatment outcomes for those with service-related mental health injuries2025-06-13T13:00:27-04:00

Election 2025: What Each Party is Promising for Mental Health

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to present you with the mental health commitments featured in each party’s election platform for your information. We wanted to share them from one place so you can see what they are promising. We are pleased that some of these […]
Election 2025: What Each Party is Promising for Mental Health2025-04-24T11:48:36-04:00

Joe Roberts: 2024 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award

For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 17th, 2025.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2024 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award

Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Joe Roberts as the 2024 recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to the individual whose dedicated […]

Joe Roberts: 2024 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award2025-01-16T14:03:27-05:00

Indigenous Youth Services: 2024 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award

For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 17th, 2025.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2024 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award

Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Indigenous Youth Services’ as the 2024 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.

This award is presented to […]

Indigenous Youth Services: 2024 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award2025-01-16T15:37:29-05:00
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