2024 Fall Newsletter
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Mood Disorders Society of Canada Presents Cheque to NISA for 11th Annual Sudbury Defeat Depression Walk/Run
September 25, 2024– For Immediate Release. After months of planning and hard work, and with the tremendous support of the Sudbury community, Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) had a cheque presentation on Wednesday, September 25th, for the proceeds of […]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces their 2024 National Awards Program
Each year the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presents national awards –in recognition of outstanding work achieved in mental health. Nominations will be open to submissions for individuals or an organizations who fit the nomination criteria. This year, MDSC is pleased to announce the establishment […]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces a New National Award in 2024
For Immediate Release, September 6, 2024, Belleville, ON. Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new National annual Award. This is the third annual award for MDSC and it is called the ‘Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers with Lived Experience’.
The Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young […]
CN Joins as Official Sponsor of the 2024 Defeat Depression Campaign
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 […]
Unity Health Joins Elephant in The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign
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 […]
Grant received from Alberta Innovates under their “Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence (AI-Better Health)” program for MIRA
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 […]
Canada’s Iconic Landmarks Light Up to Support the Defeat Depression Campaign
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 […]
Vale Reaffirms Commitment as Title Sponsor of Defeat Depression Campaign
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 […]
Jessica Holmes Launches the 2024 Defeat Depression Campaign to Encourage Canada-Wide Participation
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, […]
