Each year the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presents national awards –in recognition of outstanding work achieved in mental health. Nominations will be open to submissions for individuals or an organizations who fit the nomination criteria. This year, MDSC is pleased to announce the establishment […]
For Immediate Release, September 6, 2024, Belleville, ON. Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new National annual Award. This is the third annual award for MDSC and it is called the ‘Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers with Lived Experience’.
The Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young […]
For Immediate Release, June 10, 2024– Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce that CN has come on board as an official sponsor for the 2024 Defeat Depression mental health campaign. This partnership supports our ongoing efforts to increase essential mental healthcare programs and services for those affected by mental illness, and […]
June 6, 2024. We are pleased to announce that Unity Health Toronto, a hospital network that includes St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare, has partnered with us on our Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign, raising awareness about mental health and stigma.
By displaying the blue anti-stigma elephant, people will ask you […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Calgary, Alberta. Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Mental Health Intelligent Information Resource Assistant (MIRA) team is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a prestigious grant by Alberta Innovates under their “Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence (AI-Better Health)” program. This initiative is dedicated to bridging the gap […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON — May 25, 2024. Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce a spectacular demonstration of unity and support for mental health through its national Defeat Depression campaign. In an awe-inspiring display of solidarity, some of Canada’s most iconic landmarks will light up in the campaign colors, symbolizing the […]
Belleville, ON — May 22, 2024
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Vale’s recommitment as the Title Sponsor of the Defeat Depression campaign for another three years, beginning in 2023. This ongoing partnership underscores Vale’s dedication to mental health support across Canada, and in their communities.
In a significant […]
Belleville, ON– April 25, 2024 – Today, Jessica Holmes joined representatives for the Defeat Depression campaign, an initiative of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), to announce the 2024 Defeat Depression Challenge. Individuals are invited to show their support for mental health throughout the month of May, by joining the campaign for walks, runs, […]
MDSC was pleased to see that Budget 2024 includes much-needed investments in mental health, Veterans, and health research. As we all know, mental illness impacts most families. Each of us, or someone close to us, is coping with the effects of a mental illness or a serious mental health problem. Budget 2024 illustrates that policymakers […]
April 9, 2024 – Belleville, Ontario – Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to read the government’s announcement today for a Canadian Youth Mental Health Fund. This milestone investment of $500 million into […]
