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What's New

May 10: Nominations are now open for the Faces of Mental Ilness Campaign. more details... (PDF)

Apr 25: Bell announces Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour by Clara Hughes in support of mental health that begins in March 2014 and spans more than 100 days, 12,000 kilometres and every province and territory of Canada. The ride culminates on Canada Day, July 1 2014, in Ottawa.  Website | News Release (EN) (FR)

Apr 8: CAMIMH announces the winners of the Champions of Mental Health Award.s for 2013 Join the celebrations at the 2013 Champion's Gala on May 6. Tickets from CAMIMH. Newsrelease. Email. Gala Details: May 6, 2013 Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. Reception: 5:30pm; Dinner & Awards 7pm More details. | Photos of Event

Mar 15: Emily Maguire seeking sponsorships to help her release her new album "Bird in a Cage". Emily provided the antham song for the Defeat Depression Campaign. More details about her new album
 

Feb 15: The first edition of CSA Z1003/BNQ 9700-803, Psychological health and safety in the workplace - Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged implementation is now available. More details.


Jan 21: "52 Ways to Beat Depression Naturally" was released on "Blue Monday". Written by Toronto Psychotherapist Nicole McCance. Link to publisher | Link to Nicole's site
Jan 8: Mark your calendar for the Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference to be held in Montreal on June 27  and 28, 2013. More details at shared-care.ca

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May 7: “Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act” Will Set Back Mental Health without Increasing Public Safety more

May 6: 2013 Champion's Gala more

Apr 26: The Countdown is On! Just 1 month until Defeat Depression Weekend in Canada. Register for an event in your community | Plan your own activitiy wherever you are!

Apr 22: MDSC had an interview on the "Family Caregivers Unite" show with Dr. Gordon Atherley. The topic was "Family Caregivers Help us Defeat Depression". Listen now!  Also December episode called "Mood Disorders, Stigmatization and Family Caregiving"
Mar22. MDSC is partnering with Conference Board of Canada on the upcoming Workplace Wellness and Mental Health 2013 Conference. Tues Jn 18 - Wed Jn 19 2013. The Old Mill Inn, Toronto, ON. Conference Website 
Mar 15. MDSC is in the current issue of the CHANNAL newsletter. PDF  | Website

Nov 18. Has your doctor taken this program yet? Download this promo card with details of the Physicians Anti-Stigma Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, and give it to your doctor. (PDF)

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E-News Update

 

Dec 2012
(PDF)

Topics:

- Defeat Depression Mental Health Campaign
- Canadian Depression Research and Intervention Network
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Provincial Matters
- Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
- Workplace Mental Health
- Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign
- The Criminal Code and "Not Criminally Responsible"
- What BETTER Feels Like
- Discussion Forum-Peer Support is Here to Help

Sept 2012
(PDF)

Topics:
- About Mood Disorders Society of Canada
- Defeat Depression Event a Huge Success!
- Stop the Stigma: Mental Health Webcast Series
- Canadians Living with Depression - New Network
- MDSC Leads Development of New PTSD Program
- Mental Illness Resources
- MDSC Research and Reports
- New National Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award
- What BETTER Feels Like
- Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Program Campaign
- Mental Illness Awareness Week
- Discussion Forum/Peer Support Here to Offer Help
- Social Media
- Supporting Mood Disorders Society of Canada

March 2012
(
PDF)

Topics:
- Defeat Depression Pan-Canaadian Awareness & Fundraising Event
- PTSD Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Report to Cnd Gov't
- What BETTER Feels Like
- COPE @ McMaster'
- Mental Illness Resources
- MDSC Forum
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
- MDSC Social Media
November 2011
(
PDF)
Topics:
- MentalHealth Survey Report
- PTSD Event & Report
- Defeat Depression Events & Website
- Anti-Stigma Program
- Elephant in the Room Campaign
- Mental Illness Resource Distribution
- Social Media & Media Forum Outreach
- What BETTER Feels Like Project
- Collaborations & In the News
- Holiday Giving
August 2011
(PDF)

Topics:
- Pan-Canadian Survey
- MDSC/CMA Web-Based Anti-Stigma Program
- Finance Pre-Budget Submission
- Mental Health in Universities
- Improving Re-Integration Supports
- Fundraising & Awareness Events
- Aeroplan Charitable Pooling Program
- Workplace Mental Health
- Mental Illness Awareness Week
- Provincial Changes
May 2011
(PDF)

Topics:
- Ride Above Depression
- Free Your Spirit Piano Concert
- MDSC & CMA CME Web-Based Course
- MDSC Partners with Correctional Services Canada
- MDSC joins Neurological Health Charities Canada
- MDSC Presents at Conferences
- MDSC Improves Access to Website
March 2011
(PDF)


Topics:
- MDSC-CMA Anti-Stigma Project
- Building Bridges
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Resource and Support Dissemination
- Discussion Forum
- Research
- Stigma & Discrimination Reduction Activities

 

 

 



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