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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are happy to announce that Students’ Association of Keyano College has partnered with us on the implementation of the Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental illness in their community by posting Elephant in the Room posters at their […]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce that Veterans Affairs Canada has partnered with us implementing our international Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health in their workplace nationally. Veterans Affairs Canada is working diligently to create a workplace of choice and is committed to care, compassion and respect and the Elephant […]
Of the stigmatized conditions present in society, mental illness ranks near the top of the list. A variety of misleading and inaccurate facts generate stereotypes, fears, and forms of rejections. The stigma associated with mental ill health is detrimental to the well-being of those directly affected by mental illness; an alarming one-fifth of the Canadian […]
