Jan 23. A National Survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports 45.9 million (or 20%) American adults aged 18 or older experienced mental illness in the past year. More details
Jan 19. Bell Let's Talk Day announced for Wednesday February 8, 2012. More details
Jan 16. David Granirer, Founder of "Stand Up For Mental Health" will be doing a stand up comedic "Webinar" on Jan 19 from 11-12:30 Pacific Time, 2:00 pm-3:00pm Eastern Time. Flyer // RSVP by E-mail
Jan 13. CMA announces that 14 patient advocacy groups have endorsed the joint CMA-CNA principles to guide the transformation of the health care system. MDSC participlated in this release.
Jan 6. Plan to attend the 4th Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (CDPAC) conference "Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention: It Works!" in Ottawa, February 7-10, 2012. More details // PDF
Jan 5. Plan to attend the 2nd National Mental Health Conference "Mental Health Disorders: Challenges With Youth, Aboriginal Communities & the Criminal Justice System" in Winnipeg, March 14-15, 2012. MDSC is a proud supporter of this event. More details
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
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The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is a STRONG national voice for consumers and families. Through the generous support of individual donors, we have been able to have a significant positive impact on government policy, funding and media attention for issues that matter to people who live with bipolar disorder, depression and other mood disorders.
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The membership of MDSC has identified fighting stigma as most important to them. To direct your donation specifically to fighting stigma, learn more about the Elephant in the Room Campaign (PDF English // French). |
Your continued overall support is crucial to the success of our mandate. Give what you can - with the assurance that every dollar goes to creating positive change for people with mental illness and their families.
Your donation is tax deductible. Our registered charitable number is 88398 4817 RR0001
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