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 partnership supports our ongoing efforts to increase essential mental healthcare programs and services for those affected by mental illness, and […]
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 the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health and stigma.
By displaying the blue anti-stigma elephant, people will ask you […]
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 by Alberta Innovates under their “Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence (AI-Better Health)” program. This initiative is dedicated to bridging the gap […]
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 an awe-inspiring display of solidarity, some of Canada’s most iconic landmarks will light up in the campaign colors, symbolizing the […]
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. This ongoing partnership underscores Vale’s dedication to mental health support across Canada, and in their communities.
In a significant […]
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 invited to show their support for mental health throughout the month of May, by joining the campaign for walks, runs, […]
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 us, is coping with the effects of a mental illness or a serious mental health problem. Budget 2024 illustrates that policymakers […]
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 […]
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. The Printing House matched dollar for dollar the donations made by staff members.
The campaign raises funds to provide support and resources […]
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 […]
