Epic 750 KM Epic Run in support of Defeat Depression
From September 11th to 23rd, Clay Williams will be running 750 km along the Trent Severn and Rideau Canals, running by 88 locks, ending on Parliament Hill, to raise funds, awareness of depression, end the stigma of mental illness, and to encourage people to reach out for help. Mental illness impacts every family. Research shows […]
CAMIMH sets out Bold Mental Health Policy Agenda
Mental Health Now! policy document urges investments in Mental Health for all Canadians
OTTAWA, Sept. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is excited to announce the launch of its comprehensive policy document, entitled Mental Health Now! This document represents a powerful call to […]
Spreading Awareness, Reducing Stigma: Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Introduces its Faces of Mental Illness for 2016
Today, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) announced the four Canadians selected for its annual Faces of Mental Illness campaign. CAMIMH received dozens of nominations, the most ever, from across the country of people living in recovery from mental illness.
‘’All of the stories that we have heard have been truly inspiring. […]
Move for Mental Health – Keep Pushing – Martin’s Ride for Mental Health
From June until the end of August, Martin Bauman, a young professional is cycling over 7,500 km across Canada, from Vancouver to St. John’s.
While riding under the banner of Keep Pushing – Martin’s Ride for Mental Health. Martin’s aim is to raise awareness about mental health issues while also raising funds. By biking across Canada, he […]
New UN Resolution on Mental Health and Human Rights
MDSC is very pleased to see that on Friday, July 1st 2016, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a Resolution on Mental Health and Human Rights, led by Portugal and Brazil and co-sponsored by 61 countries, with more countries still joining that tackles discrimination  head-on and asks that all countries address the issue with the […]
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 […]
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.
One of Canada’s leading promoters of the health and wellness of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities, Bill […]
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 […]
Lakefield College Brings Attention to Mental Health Issues
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 […]