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 […]
Feb. 8, 2024 —Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is proud to recognize The Printing House (TPH) and participating staff for their generous donation in support of the pan-Canadian Defeat Depression mental health campaign. The Printing House matched dollar for dollar the donations made by staff members.
The campaign raises funds to provide support and resources […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 16th, 2024.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2023 Recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Helen Baker as the 2023 recipient of the Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to the individual whose […]
For immediate release. Belleville, ON. January 16th, 2024.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2023 Recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Award
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce ‘Stigma-Free Society (SFS) ’ as the 2023 recipient of the Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award.
This award is presented to an organization who […]
“System Broken: How Public Drug Coverage is Failing Canadians with Mental Illness” Report
An urgent call to the Government, provincial Health Ministers and Drug Plan Managers to remove administrative barriers to help Canadians
BELLEVILLE, ON, November 14, 2023 – […]
Belleville, ON – November 11th, 2023
We recognize and honour the brave men and women who have fought selflessly for our freedom. We also acknowledge the deep emotional and psychological scars that many Veterans, and their Families, bear upon returning home.
We urge all Canadians to take time today, and […]
