The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is a national, not-for-profit, registered charitable organization that is volunteer-driven and committed to improving the quality of life for those Canadians living with mood disorders and their families.

 

This website (mdsc.ca) contains more information on depression, bipolar disorder and medications, as well as other mood disorders, contact information for finding mental health services and links to provincial Mood Disorders Associations. Of particular note is a popular MDSC publication called Quick Facts, also available on the website, which offers hundreds of facts about mental health and mental illness in an easy-to-read format.

 

Our website depressionhurts.ca provides further information on depression, including causes and symptoms, information on recovery and managing your depression symptoms, questions to ask your doctor, information for family and friends and much more. With over 2.5 million visitors, and available in four languages, we are sure this resource will be of great assistance in your journey.

 

MDSC also leads the national Defeat Depression campaign. These walks/ runs are held from coast to coast, hosted by community organizations coming together to support local mental health services. At these events people share their stories, knowledge and experiences. Here you will find friends and neighbours in your area who learn from each other and tackle depression together. Please visit www.defeatdepression.ca.

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