ARTICLE - The Globe and Mail, August 26th 2010
Dementia: Caregivers suffering depression, rage. Read more….
FINAL REPORT - August 26th 2010. The Ontario All Party Select Committee on Mental Health and Addiction released the final report on its findings. Read more…
LAUNCH OF www.moodmemos.com -- A study focused on the effectiveness of an email-based mental health promotion for depression symptoms. Sign up to receive emails bringing expert coping advice and information about depression. Read more...
IS GAMBLING A PROBLEM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS? Release of the Canadian Adolescent Gambling Inventory -- the first survey designed specifically to help assess the prevalence and risks associated with teenage gambling. Read more...
ANNOUNCEMENT - July 1, 2010 You can now donate your Aeroplan miles during the month of August. Make a difference to those touched by mental health issues... (read more / donation form)
Perhaps the greatest challenge in coping with a mood or anxiety disorder is finding the right kind of treatment and support to meet your needs. We know from experience just how frustrating and confusing it is to find help. The good news is that with psychiatric treatment, over 80% of people experience a full and complete recovery and they are able to return to work and play with minimum disruption.
The following information builds on the experience of people who have had a mood and anxiety disorder and is provided to help you think about and find the resources you need within your community.
As you begin to look for help keep these points in mind:
- You have a right to receive quality care.
- You deserve the best care possible.
- Finding the right treatment is a trial and error process.
- Accessing services can be very challenging.
- Be prepared to do some research.
Read more … (PDF English)
Canadian Organizations
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Disclaimer
By providing these links, the Mood Disorders Society is not endorsing the organizations listed. Rather this resource is intended to provide you with information to aid you in your research. The list provided is not necessarily complete.
