FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Belleville, ON – April 14, 2026
By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have – or have had – a mental illness. In light of these serious statistics, we are proud to announce that #SICKNOTWEAK, a nationally recognized mental health awareness platform founded by […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Belleville, ON – March 4, 2026
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has renewed its support with a three‑year commitment of close to $250,000 to advance the next phase of the MIRA Mental Health Intelligent Information Resource Assistant (MIRA) […]
February 11, 2026
Today, we are waking up to the details of a terrible tragedy that has taken place in the beautiful community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a small community nestled at the foothills of the Rockies. A senseless act of violence that has shaken the very core of what we all hold so dear; […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. February 2, 2026.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2025 Recipient of the MDSC Mental Health Leadership Award
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Dr. Stephen Lewis as the 2025 recipient of the MDSC Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to the individual whose dedicated leadership […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. February 2, 2026.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces 2025 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘The Do More Agriculture Foundation’ as the 2025 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.
This award is presented […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. February 2, 2026.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2025 Recipient of the Young Researchers with Lived Experience Award
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Claire Perry’ as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers with Lived Experience.
This award is presented to a […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 26, 2026.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada, celebrating its 25th year of providing a strong, cohesive voice at the national level to improve access to treatment, inform research, and shape program development and government policies, is relaunching the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC), with a renewed focus on community, youth-led […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 11th, 2025.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce their partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion – Ontario Command, for the delivery of its ‘Ontario Command Peer Support and Resource Program.’
This initiative builds on existing MDSC Veteran and Veteran Family Member programming and will offer Ontario Veterans […]
