MDSC supports Government of Canada’s investments in military families and veterans
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:
- $17.5 million over four years to […]
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 […]
Improving Access to Medications in Canada and Strengthening the Patient Voice in CADTH
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has grown out of the vision and drive of a number of mental health consumer leaders from across Canada who in 1995 saw the need for a broad- based structure to bring consumers of mental health services together and who believe that consumers have a key role to play […]
MARCH 2017 MDSC NEWSLETTER
WELCOME TO OUR UPDATE!
MDSC SUPPORTS $5B INVESTMENT IN TARGETED MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING
We know that mental illness affects every household in our country, directly or indirectly, and we are thankful that this serious illness will receive focused funding to support the health care needs of Canadians.
MDSC presents to Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on preventing veterans suicides
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Suicide
Presentation to House of Commons Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting
For its study on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Among Veterans
Delivered by Phil Upshall and Dave Gallson
Feb. 15, 2017
Thank you Mr. Chair and fellow committee members for the opportunity to speak today on this very important study on […]
APEC Digital Hub welcomes recommendations to grow health care sector in innovative ways
Government must support small and large innovative health projects in timely fashion for ideas to grow into outcomes for Canadians
OTTAWA, FEB. 7, 2017—The APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health welcomes […]
CAMIMH Encourages Everyone to Talk, Text and Join the Conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 25, 2017!
OTTAWA (January 19, 2017) The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) would like everyone to take a moment on January 25th to talk, text and join in on social media in support of Bell Let’s Talk Day and mental health in Canada.
As the national voice for 17 health associations, CAMIMH hopes to […]
CBC Hosts Blue Monday Event
CBC hosted an event to help lessen the effect of blue Monday. Blue Monday is considered the most depressing day of the year. The festivities of the holiday season are over, the weather is cold and gloomy and people are back to work. Instead of greeting cards in the mail, you receive credit card bills.
CBC […]
St Catharines Ontario man hikes to Defeat Depression
Jonathan Toews wants to make a difference, he wants people to start talking about mental health. His passion is inspired from his own struggles with his mental health as well as the struggles his family has faced. Jonathan will be hiking Ontario’s Bruce Trail in four separate 24hr hikes to raise funds and […]