MDSC is pleased to partner with organizations across Canada to assist them in raising awareness about mental illness in the workplace and in the classroom.

Scroll down to learn more about the organizations that have launched Elephant in the Room Campaigns.

To learn more about the Elephant in the Room Campaign, visit this webpage, or contact MDSC

Canada’s National Arts Centre adopts Elephant In The Room Anti Stigma Campaign

Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce that the National Arts Centre has partnered with us implementing our international Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health in their workplace nationally. The National Arts Centre is working diligently to create a workplace of […]

Canada’s National Arts Centre adopts Elephant In The Room Anti Stigma Campaign2021-02-20T15:58:40-05:00

University of New Brunswick partners with MDSC on Elephant In The Room

I am very happy to announce that the University of New Brunswick has partnered with us on our Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health at the school.

Too often, people are afraid of talking about mental illness because of the stigma […]

University of New Brunswick partners with MDSC on Elephant In The Room2021-02-21T17:18:24-05:00

Stewart McKelvey – Focuses on Promoting Mental Health

Dave Gallson, MDSC Associate National Executive Director is very happy to announce that Stewart McKelvey has partnered with us on our Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health in their workplace.

Too often, people are afraid of talking about mental […]

Stewart McKelvey – Focuses on Promoting Mental Health2021-02-20T15:38:21-05:00

Lakefield College Brings Attention to Mental Health Issues

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I am very happy to announce that Lakefield College has partnered with us on our Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health at the school.

Too often, people are afraid of talking about mental illness because of the stigma which is attached […]

Lakefield College Brings Attention to Mental Health Issues2021-02-20T15:03:54-05:00

Wilkens Health & Safety Solutions Raises Workplace Mental Health Awareness

Phil Upshall MDSC National Executive Director is very happy to announce that Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions has partnered with us on our Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health in their workplace.

Too often, people are afraid of talking about mental illness because […]

Wilkens Health & Safety Solutions Raises Workplace Mental Health Awareness2021-02-20T15:40:04-05:00

Veterans Affairs Canada Implements Elephant In The Room

Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce that Veterans Affairs Canada has partnered with us implementing our international Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health in their workplace nationally. Veterans Affairs Canada is working diligently to create a workplace of choice and is committed to care, compassion and respect and the Elephant […]

Veterans Affairs Canada Implements Elephant In The Room2017-02-06T18:13:53-05:00

A Study of Stigma: Mental Health Initiatives

Introduction

Of the stigmatized conditions present in society, mental illness ranks near the top of the list. A variety of misleading and inaccurate facts generate stereotypes, fears, and forms of rejections. The stigma associated with mental ill health is detrimental to the well-being of those directly affected by mental illness; an alarming one-fifth of the Canadian […]

A Study of Stigma: Mental Health Initiatives2021-03-15T20:21:14-04:00
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