Feb 9. Bell Let's Talk Day on February 8, 2012 was a success. More details // Results
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 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 // joint principles
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
Archives
Feb 6. "Canadians Need Better Access to Psychological Services. This is a joint news release made by CPA, MDSC, and CMHA. More
News Views
2012
Feb 6. "Canadians Need Better Access to Psychological Services. This is a joint news release made by CPA, MDSC, and CMHA. More
2011
Nov 16. MDSC releases Key Findings Report on Pan-Canadian Survey that Raises Warning About Mental Health Services. More...
Nov 15. MDSC sends letter to all provincial and territorial Health Ministers, urging them to bring mental illness to the forefront as they work towards the 2014 health care accord. News Release // Letter
Nov 10. MDSC quoted in article in Esperanza Magazine regarding the reluctance of men to seek help with mental health issues.
Nov 7. MDSC Executive Director calls for better understanding of mental illness to avoid stigmatizing comments.
Nov 5. The topic of suicide is covered by Global News "Focus Manitoba". Interviewees: Corey Boult (who cycled from Vancouver to Winnipeg this past summer sponsored by MDSC) and Bill Ashdown (Vice Chair MDSC) share their experience with suicide and depression. Link to Video (their clip begins at 8:42)
Oct 26. MDSC hosts roundtable on PTSD at the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, entitled "Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind". Veteran Affairs News Release // More info & photos.
Sept 29. MDSC, as a member of the Neurological Health Charities of Canada was present at the recent announcment by the Federal Minister of Health for nearly $6 million in funding for 10 research projects (photo // more info).
Sept 8. CAMIMH Partners with Bell to launch the 2011 Face Mental Illness Campaign which features five inspirational Canadians who prove 'Recovery is Possible'. Link to News release.
Aug 23. MDSC supports recent Canadian Medical Association call for each province and territory to implement a Patient Charter within a national framework to provide accountability to patients. Factsheet (PDF)
Aug 23. CIHI: Nearly 1 in 4 mental health inpatients in Ontario experiences some form of restraint or seclusion. People admitted to a general hospital far more likely to experience a control intervention than those admitted to a psychiatric hospital. More...
Aug 12. MDSC submission. "How do you feel?" Building Economic Resilience by Beating Canada's Depression Epidemic. (PDF)...
Aug 12. MDSC files pre-budget brief to Government of Canada outlining recommendations for improving mental health services. (PDF)...
July. We Did It!! - Message from Corey on "Ride Above Depression" cycle trip. Article about MDSC-sponsored ride in Vernon Morning Star (link to site)
June 21. MDSC presents at Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference, Halifax, NS. Presentations: "Developing a National Anti-Stigma Training CME for Family Physicians and Specialists" and "Building Bridges 2 A Pathway to Cultural Safety, Relational Practice and Social Inclusion"
June 20. MDSC sponsors Workplace Mental Health 2011 and presents "Living & Working with a Mental Illness". Website // Program
June 20. MDSC contributes to Conference Board of Canada's report "Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Perspectives of Canadian Workers and Front-Line Managers" Report PDF // News release
Aug 19. News Update from MDSC for August now available.
Aug 15. MDSC files pre-budget brief to Government of Canada outlining recommendations for improving mental health services. More...
July. Article about MDSC-sponsored "Ride Above Depression" in Vernon Morning Star (link to site)
June 21. MDSC presenting on Thursday June 23 2011 at 12th Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference (World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia). "Developing a National Anti-Stigma Training CME for Family Physicians and Specialists" (Room 203, 3:50pm-4:50pm, June 23, 2011 PDF); "Building Bridges 2 A Pathway to Cultural Safety, Relational Practice and Social Inclusion" (Room 204, 2:40pm-3:25pm, June 24, 2011 PDF)
June 20. MDSC is an official sponsor of Workplace Mental Health 2011 and presents "Living & Working with a Mental Illness" (Plenary Session #7 on June 20). Website // Program
June 20. MDSC contributes to Conference Board of Canada's report "Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Perspectives of Canadian Workers and Front-Line Managers" Report PDF // News release
June 13. Ride Above Depression Send your messages of Support to Cory during his ride from Vancouver to Winnipeg (link to Facebook) // News release // Learn more // Donate Now!
May 30. Send your messages of Support!! Follow the latest news on Cory's Ride through BC - and now onto Alberta (link to Facebook)
May 19. MDSC E-News Update for May 2011 is now available.
May 12. MDSC News Release. "Ride Above Depression: MDSC Sponsors Cycle Trip to Promote Awareness". PDF // Learn more // Donate Now!
May 6. MDSC article: "Success is Seen in the Initiative to Reduce Stigma", Ntl Post-Mental Health Insert. PDF (See Article pg 7, Ad pg 4)
May 5. Support "Wheel to Health 2011", a cycle campaign to Ride Above Depression - Learn more // Donate Now!
May 4. Reminder of the MDSC Free Your Spirit Piano Concert June 4, 2011 in Ottawa. Learn more
Apr 25. MDSC will be presenting at Workplace Mental Health 2011 Conference on June 20, 2011 at Plenary Session #6. More info...
Mar 31. MDSC E-Update on the organization's ongoing initiatives that contribute to improving the lives of Canadians who are touched by mental illness. PDF
Mar 14. MDSC asks public for help creating a survey on mental health issues facing Canadians for federal polititians. Please send us your questions.
Feb 16. MDSC announces "Free Your Spirit" Piano Concert to be held in Ottawa June 4, 2011 to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness. More info...
Jan 31. MDSC INTERVIEW with Newz4u.net Patrick Connors. Part 1 "Stigma-The Unhealthiest Word in Mental Health" Part 2 "No need for it to be the elephant in the room" Part 3 "Dave Gallson: Putting a Face to Mental Health Advocacy"
Jan 27. ARTICLE. The Toll of Depression on Relationships. Link to The Uniter, Winnipeg
2010
Dec 28. DEPRESSION. The 'black dog' in Canadian politics. Link to Toronto Star article
Dec 24. MDSC Season's Greetings
Nov 16. MDSC ANNOUNCES new "Mental Health in the Workplace" Series. Read more...
Nov. 4. MDSC CALL FOR Improved Access to Mental Health Medications. Read more...
Oct. BEST HEALTH ARTICLE "8 Signs You May Be Suffering From Depression" Link to website...
Sept 28. MDSC COMMENTS ON new national survey on depression. Read more....
Sept 24. MDSC Fundraising Position Statement (response to CBC Report on Canadian Charities Fundraising Methods. English)
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