For immediate release. Belleville, ON. February 2, 2026.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada announces the 2025 Recipient of the MDSC Mental Health Leadership Award
Mood Disorders Society of Canada is proud to announce Dr. Stephen Lewis as the 2025 recipient of the MDSC Mental Health Leadership Award. This award is presented to the individual whose dedicated leadership in community mental health awareness and through personal contributions to raising awareness of mental illness has had a positive impact on the mental health community.
Dr. Stephen Lewis’s lived experience with self-injury and mental illness bridges advocacy and academia. He has for years, inspired hope and recovery. His research has focused on self-injury and related mental health challenges. Stephen is also an anti-stigma Canadian advocate.
“Stephen uses his Lived Experience with self-injury to research and promote resiliency and good mental health in Canada. The MDSC Board is pleased to recognize him for his outstanding leadership and focus in this area with the MDSC Mental Health Leadership Award. Congratulations Stephen for your dedication and focus on self-injury and mental health. ” Cynthia Black, President of Mood Disorders Society of Canada.
About Mood Disorders Society of Canada:
Mood Disorders Society of Canada was launched in 2001 to provide people with mood disorders, their families and caregivers a strong, cohesive voice at the national level on issues relating to mental health and mental illness. With particular regard to depression, bipolar disorder and other associated mood disorders, the MDSC aims to improve access to treatment, inform research, shape program development and government policy to improve the quality of life for people affected by mood disorders.
For more information:
info@mdsc.ca
(613) 921-5565
www.mdsc.ca
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