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Veterans to receive help to overcome barriers to jobs

September 26, 2016     Toronto, Ontario          Employment and Social Development Canada

Veterans struggling with mental health issues are receiving skills training and the support they need to obtain and retain employment, announced the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence today.

Minister Hehr made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable […]

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What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?

The Government of Canada recently launched a consultation process that will inform the development of planned accessibility legislation.
We need your help in reaching as many Canadians as possible who are impacted by a disability, and ensuring that they are heard through our consultation process.  As a stakeholder, you are our most important partner as we […]
What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?2026-01-05T13:02:12-05:00

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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

Spreading Awareness, Reducing Stigma: Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Introduces its Faces of Mental Illness for 20162026-01-05T13:02:14-05:00

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 […]

Move for Mental Health – Keep Pushing – Martin’s Ride for Mental Health2026-01-05T13:02:14-05:00

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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