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.
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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 […]
GUELPH, ONT., Dec. 21, 2016—Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to see the federal government supporting targeted funding for mental health and strongly encourages Health Minister Jane Philpott to maintain the federal position of investing $5 billion over the next 10 years to address an epidemic affecting all Canadians.
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OTTAWA, DEC. 9, 2016—On behalf of the APEC Digital Hub on Mental Health, chief financial officer Phil Upshall congratulates the House of Commons Finance committee for its important recommendations for […]
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce a new book being released by our Peer and Trauma Support Systems (P.A.T.S.S.) Team Leads Syd Gravel and Brad McKay.
“Walk the Talk”, introduces all the phenomenal “Boots-on-the-Ground” information that every organizational leader needs to have at their fingertips to go from having nothing or very little […]
OTTAWA, NOV. 1, 2016—The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), on behalf of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Hub for Best and Innovative Practices in Mental Health, welcomes today’s Fall Economic Update from the Government of Canada.
“Finance Minister Bill Morneau is right when he says that we need strong global partnerships,” says MDSC […]
TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2016—In today’s digitally interconnected world, we must look to new innovations to address some of the greatest challenges of our time such as mental illness. As a strong partner at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Canada is well-positioned to lead in the global fight against mental illness. It’s why the government […]
Clay Williams – has just finished running 750 KM in support of Defeat Depression – Canal Pursuit — congratulations!
While running along the Trent and Rideau Canal systems, Clay made an incredible impact speaking at scheduled events, in schools, with organization and with individuals. His personal campaign had a significant impact with individuals currently going through […]
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 […]
