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

MDSC Director Bill Mussell Receives an Honorary Doctorate

MDSC is proud to announce that our Director Bill Mussell has received an Honorary Doctorate from University of Victoria.

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William J. Mussell, Honorary Doctor of Education (DEd)
June 17 | 10 a.m.

One of Canada’s leading promoters of the health and wellness of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities, Bill […]

MDSC Director Bill Mussell Receives an Honorary Doctorate2017-02-06T18:13:52-05:00

APEC Digital Hub – Leading the Way

New APEC Digital Hub reflects Canada’s Innovation Agenda; world-leading partnership right here at home

OTTAWA, June 14, 2016—The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), on behalf of the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta and the APEC Digital Hub, welcomes today’s announcement from Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan and Small Business […]

APEC Digital Hub – Leading the Way2016-10-14T09:16:11-04:00

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

Military and Veteran Families in Canada: Collaborations and Partnerships

Published by the Vanier Institute of the Family in English and French, the Compendium profiles existing and emerging initiatives from across Canada. As a perpetual publication, the Compendium will be continuously updated and accessible online via the Vanier Institute website.

This reference publication profiles organizations that are […]

Military and Veteran Families in Canada: Collaborations and Partnerships2017-02-06T18:13:53-05:00

APEC Digital Hub

APEC Digital Hub
Over 450 million people worldwide currently suffer from mental or neurological disorders while one in four individuals is affected at some point in his or her life.

This week, global efforts to address this challenge are put into the spotlight as APEC Executive Director Alan Bollard joins World Bank […]

APEC Digital Hub2017-02-06T18:13:53-05:00

PTSD

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) will appear before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to examine occupational stress injuries, namely post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Phil Upshall, MDSC National Executive Dire
ctor, alongside Louise Bradley, MHCC President and CEO will jointly present to the Standing Committee on Public […]

PTSD2017-02-06T18:13:53-05:00

Western Hillel Cocktails for a cause EITR

Western Hillel (Hillel Association at Western University) hosted an Elephant In The Room Cocktails for Causes fundraising event raising $2,490.23. On behalf of MDSC and EITR thank you so much for the effort to bring this campaign to the forefront of your fundraising goals […]

Western Hillel Cocktails for a cause EITR2017-02-06T18:13:53-05:00

Award for Mental Health Leadership

MDSC President, John Starzynski, Presents Clay Williams with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, Marg Starzynski Award for Mental Health Leadership.

Clay, through the record setting Canal Pursuit run this year, exemplified personal dedication and leadership. Gaining strength from the personal experiences within his family, Clay and the Canal Pursuit team have greatly increased awareness of […]

Award for Mental Health Leadership2017-02-06T18:13:53-05:00
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