May 12. Garry Laws, executive director of the Mental Health Support Network of South Eastern Ontario, displays herd of foam-rubber Stigma elephants at the network's office in Belleville, Ont. [Link to Article // PDF for download]
May 8. The Mental Health Commission of Canada releases "Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The first mental health strategy for Canada" (Link to Commission // Link to CTV News)
Apr 20. The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) announces the winners of the tenth annual national Champions of Mental Health Awards. News Release (PDF) Photos of the event (Facebook // Flickr).
Mar 15. The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is launching its tenth annual Champions of Mental Health Awards and seeking nominations from members of the public until March 31st, 2012. To nominate a Champion, visit www.miaw.ca for details. News release (pdf)
Jan 5. Plan to attend the 5th International Stigma Conference "Together Against Stigma: Changing how we see mental illness" in Ottawa, June 4-6, 2012. More details
Archives
Apr 27. A statement by Phil Upshall, Mood Disorders Society of Canada following government pronouncements on the Canada-EU trade talks (CETA) (link to Canada News Wire)
Apr 2. Phil Upshall comments on Canada's Health Care System (link to video - see 1:53)
Mar 29. MDSC response to 2012 Federal Budget "Federal Budget Giant Leap Forward: Real Solutions for Canadian Patients" News Release (PDF) | NewsWire
Mar 13. MDSC presentation "Collaborative Approaches to Mental Health Care" PDF
Mar 12. MDSC's March 2012 e-News is now available.
Mar 5. MDSC Sponsors New Mental Health Anti-Stigma Training for Health Care Professionals. News Release // Link to CME Course
Welcome
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is a national, not for profit, consumer driven, voluntary health charity committed to ensuring that the voices of consumers, family members and caregivers are heard on issues relating to mental health and mental illness; and in particular with regard to depression, bipolar illness and other associated mood disorders.
MDSC was formally launched and incorporated in 2001 with the overall objective to provide people with mood disorders with a strong, cohesive voice at the national level to improve access to treatment, inform research, shape program development and government policies to improve the quality of life for people affected by mood disorders.
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Apr 27. A statement by Phil Upshall, Mood Disorders Society of Canada following government pronouncements on the Canada-EU trade talks (CETA) (link to Canada News Wire) Mar 29: Federal Budget Giant Leap Forward: Real Solutions for Canadian Patients (MDSC News Release (PDF) | Link to NewsWire) |
 The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) Champion of Mental Health Awards. Thanks to all who participated in the Champion of Mental Health Awards on May 7, 2012. Photos of the event (Facebook // Flickr) |
May 12: Garry Laws, executive director of the Mental Health Support Network of South Eastern Ontario, displays herd of foam-rubber Stigma elephants at the network's office in Belleville, Ont. Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Belleville, Ont. The elephants are the creation of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada and are intended to help start discussions about mental illness. LUKE HENDRY/THE INTELLIGENCER/QMI AGENCY [|
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 Mar 12: MDSC E-News (PDF) |
 Feb 29: Another anti-stigma video launched by COPE@McMaster Most recent Video | 1st Video | More details |
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