Call for Recognizing Grassroots Community Mental Health Organizations in National Health Agreement

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OCT. 12, 2023 (Belleville) – Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) commends the Federal Government and the Province of British Columbia on their recent $1.2 billion bilateral agreement, aimed at significantly enhancing the nation’s healthcare system. The comprehensive scope of this agreement signals a […]

Call for Recognizing Grassroots Community Mental Health Organizations in National Health Agreement2023-10-13T15:30:46-04:00

Canal Pursuit For Mental Health Ninth Annual 700 Km Run

Canal Pursuit Run Logo
BELLEVILLE, ON July 5, 2023 – Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) today extends an invitation to Canadians to again support the Defeat Depression Campaign through donations and sponsorship as Clay Williams leads the Ninth Annual Canal Pursuit for Mental Health run relay from Port Severn to Kingston and […]
Canal Pursuit For Mental Health Ninth Annual 700 Km Run2023-07-05T17:26:28-04:00

People With Mental Illness Continue to Face Barriers to Accessing Care and Treatment.

Access to Mental Illness TreatmentsThe Canadian healthcare system is facing significant challenges in providing access to support and resources for individuals with mental illness. Despite the existence of publicly funded healthcare […]

People With Mental Illness Continue to Face Barriers to Accessing Care and Treatment.2023-06-14T12:43:36-04:00

Mood Disorders Society of Canada Statement on the 2023 Federal Budget

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is disheartened by the 2023 Federal Budget’s lack of a targeted approach to meet the mental health and substance use crisis our country has been living through for many years. It is getting worse for millions of Canadians, especially 1 out of 3 who are experiencing a mental illness […]

Mood Disorders Society of Canada Statement on the 2023 Federal Budget2023-03-31T11:23:23-04:00

MDSC Statement on First Ministers’ Meeting

MDSC is pleased to see that one of the government’s main priorities for improving the health care system in Canada includes improving access to quality mental health and substance use services after yesterday’s First Ministers’ meeting. Their investment of 196.1 billion over the next 10 years, including over 40 billion in new funding will go […]

MDSC Statement on First Ministers’ Meeting2023-02-08T15:59:27-05:00

Vale Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is Partnering with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign

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Vale Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is Partnering with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign

Mood Disorders Society of Canada is very pleased to announce that Vale Canada Limited – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations has partnered with us on our Elephant in […]

Vale Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is Partnering with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign2023-01-20T16:21:17-05:00

Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support: 2022 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award

For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 14th, 2022.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2022 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Award

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support ’ as the 2022 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.

This award is presented to […]

Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support: 2022 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award2022-12-14T15:02:15-05:00

Mike Shoreman: 2022 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award

For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 14th, 2022.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2022 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Mike Shoreman as the 2022 recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award.   This award is presented to the individual whose […]

Mike Shoreman: 2022 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award2022-12-14T13:27:16-05:00

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the National Board of Directors

For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 14th, 2022.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the National Board of Directors

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the MDSC National Board of Directors. Cynthia […]

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to announce Ms. Cynthia Black as the new President of the National Board of Directors2022-12-14T15:25:43-05:00
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