Guelph, ON July 7, 2017 — Dave Gallson, a nationally known advocate for Canadians’ mental health needs, has been named National Executive Director of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), as the organization also expands its public policy focus on a national scale.
Gallson has a long history working within the mental health sector and […]
I am very happy to announce that the Bracebridge Secondary School of Trillium Lakelands District School Board has partnered with us on our Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health at the school.
Too often, […]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to recognize 4 students from the Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology – Social Service Worker Program who raised funds in support of our international Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign. The students are: Jessica Galeano, Sureaga […]
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Jonathan Toews as the 2017 recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to individuals whose dedicated leadership in community mental health awareness and through personal contributions to raising awareness of mental illness has had a positive impact on the […]
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) as the 2017 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.
This award is presented to organizations who have made outstanding contributions to mental health education […]
Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medications (CEADM) are urging Canadians from coast to coast to coast to add their voices to a long list of mental health advocates who support making depression medications accessible to ALL Canadians.
Right now, innovative depression medications are only available to […]
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 […]
‘An employment lottery should not be the basis for treating the most significant public health issue of the 21st century’
During CMHA’s Mental Health Week, Canadians are being asked to ‘get loud’ for mental health. It’s all part of this year’s Sick of Waiting: Get Loud for […]
GUELPH, ONT., MARCH 27, 2017—Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to see funding to support military families, veterans and Canadians who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental illness in the federal government’s 2017 budget.
Among the commitments Finance Minister Bill Morneau outlined in the budget were:
