Mood Disorders

 

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Depression?
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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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Media Room

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada partners actively with the media to ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting of matters that are of interest to consumers, families and caregivers. Our organization believes that the media has a powerful role to play in ensuring that the consumer and family voice is heard.

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has evolved to become one of Canada’s best-connected mental health NGOs with a demonstrated track record for forging and maintaining meaningful and sustained partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors throughout Canada.

The organization invites media inquiries and coverage of consumer perspectives. The point of contact is Phil Upshall, National Executive Director:

Mood Disorders Society of Canada
3-304 Stone Road West, Suite 736;
Guelph, ON   N1G 4W4
Tel:  519-824-5565 Fax. 519-824-9569
E-Mail: info@mooddisorderscanada.ca

Phil Upshall’s Bio

Phil Upshall is the National Executive Director of Mood Disorders Society of Canada. He is also:

Education: Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and a law degree from the University of Toronto. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1969.


Dave Gallson's BioDave Gallson

Dave Gallson is the Associate National Executive Director of Mood Disorders Society of Canada. He also:

Dave is married to his wife Lucy and they enjoy their children and grandchildren.

New Releases 

2012 Federal Budget Giant Leap Forward: Real Solutions for Canadian Patients, March 29, 2012. News Release


New Mental Health Anti-Stigma Training for Health Care Professionals, March 5, 2012. News Release // Link to CME Course

Improving Care for Post Tramautic Stress Disorder, March 2, 2012. Report // News Release // Background // More details

Ride Above Depression: MDSC Sponsors Cycle Trip to Promote Awareness, May 12, 2011 (PDF)

MDSC Fundraising Position Statement (response to CBC Report on Canadian Charities Fundraising Methods), July 11, 2011 (PDF)

MDSC Launches Aeroplan Charitable Pooling Program, July 1, 2010
(News release PDF)

Newest Version of our Bipolar Disorder Brochure, January 2009
(PDF English / French)

Mental Health Concerns on the Minds of Canadians, May 1, 2008
(PDF English)

Federal Budget Reduces Stigma of Mental Illness, March 19, 2007
(PDF English / French)

They got it right! Mood Disorders Society of Canada Commends the Recommendations from the Senate Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction, May 9, 2006
(PDF)


Background Information on Mood Disorders 

Quick Facts Thumbnail Quick Facts on Mental Illness and Addictions in Canada, 3rd Edition (November 2009) is an expanded version of the hugely popular second edition. It brings together, in a comprehensive, evidence-based document, important statistics relating not only to mental illnesses and addictions as they impact individuals and their families but also as they impact the healthcare system, the workplace, and the economy in general. It also provides an understanding of the relationship between mental illnesses, addictions, and physical illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.  Read more... (PDF English // French)

Quick Facts (November 2009). This plain text version of the 3rd edition of Quick Facts contains all citations for the facts in the published edition - as described above.  For researchers, students - or for those who wish to access the resources for themselves and learn more about mental illness and addictions. Read more...(PDF English)



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