STIGMA is the Elephant In The Room
About the Campaign
Elephant In The Room is a national anti-stigma campaign designed to eliminate the stigma associated with mental Illness.
When you display your blue elephant, you show that you care about the wellness of others and demonstrate that this is a safe place to talk about mental illness, without fear of being viewed differently.
When you see our little blue elephant, you know it’s a safe place to speak about any mental health issues you or your family may be having. You will be treated with respect and dignity, and you will find the support and understanding from a friend who cares.
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Taking Action
Stigma can seem invisible but its effects are not. People with mental illness say that stigma can be worse than the illness itself. Taking action against stigma begins with you and your own recovery. The small blue elephant is a powerful symbol. People place it on their desk at work or carry it in their car. They put it anywhere they want to signal a stigma-free zone where you can talk about mental illness.
Get your own Anti-Stigma Elephant
Featured Partners
The Anti-Stigma Posters
The Anti-Stigma Posters MDSC strives to assist organizations in raising awareness and reducing stigma. One of the best methods of reducing stigma is by displaying posters that provide key activities that we can all do to promote healthier environments.
Download and print these posters for display. These are all free of charge and we encourage you to use them.
We can also develop larger posters for your business, school or for any other requirement you may have. We can add your logo to the file and email you the posters for printing. Please contact us directly for this service.
Elephant In The Room Campaign in Research
The Elephant in the Room campaign has been studied and the results show it is one of the best anti-stigma campaigns internationally. Read “A Study of Stigma: Mental Health Initiatives” for more information.
Learn more about the organizations that have launched Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaigns at their organizations.
EITR News
Unity Health Joins Elephant in The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign
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 [...]
Vale Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is Partnering with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign
For Immediate Release 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 [...]
COVID-19 and Stigma
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada continues to add to our COVID-19 and mental health knowledge base that is available to Canadians to access through our website and social media streams. They provide coping [...]
Featured School and Board Partners
- Academy of Learning Career College Alberta Campus
- Appleby College
- Bishop’s University
- Bracebridge Secondary School
- Brock University
- Brock University – OSSTF
- Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (50 schools)
- College Lorette Collegiate
- Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
- Conseil scolaire public Grand Nord de l’Ontario (CSPGNO)
- Dalhousie University
- Durham Catholic District School Board
- Hillfield Strathallen College
- Keyano College
- King’s University
- Lakefield College
- McMaster University (COPE)
- Memorial University
- Queen’s University
- Rainbow Schools
- Red River College
- Rocky Lake Junior High School
- Seneca College
- Sisler High School
- Stephen Lewis Secondary School
- Mount Allison University
- St Francis Xavier University Students’ Union
- St Lawrence College
- Trillium Lakelands District School Board
- Trent Central Student Association at Trent University
- University of Alberta
- University of Lethbridge
- University of Moncton
- University of New Brunswick
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- Vineland Public School
- Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Western University
Featured Organizations and Corporations
- ATB Financial
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada
- National Arts Centre
- Central Saanich Police -Education Department
- Covenant Health
- Dawn Braid Skating
- Discovery Ranch
- Edge Imaging
- Fibromyalgia London Group
- Gamma-Dynacare
- Grand River Hospital
- Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
- InTouch Mobile Canada
- Ipsos Canada
- KPMG
- Lutherwood
- McNeil Consumer Healthcare
- Mental Health Support Network South East Ontario
- Ministry of the Attorney General
- Northern Ontario Suicide Prevention Network
- Ontario Hospital Association
- Office of the Independent Police Review Director
- Pan Am Games – Integrated Security Group
- Peterborough County-City Health Unit
- Praxis Care (1,500 sites in Ireland and the U.K.)
- Regional Municipality of Durham
- Saskatoon Mental Health Committee
- Salvation Army in Toronto
- Saugeen First Nation
- Save our Minds
- St. Joseph’s Health Centre
- Stewart McKelvey
- Sudbury District Health Unit
- Support Works Calgary
- Timiskaming Mental Health Unit
- Toronto Police Service (TPS)
- United County of Leeds and Grenville
- United Steelworkers Sudbury
- United Way Oakville
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Wellpoint
- Wilkens Health & Safety Solutions
