Mood Disorders Society of Canada
@mooddisordersca.bsky.social
Promoting mental health via advocacy, education, & support.
#MakeChangeHappen https://mdsc.ca/advocacy
#MakeChangeHappen https://mdsc.ca/advocacy
Remembrance Day
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Remembrance Day
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
🧠 Help advance research on how mental health symptoms overlap!
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🧠 Help advance research on how mental health symptoms overlap!
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Productive discussion with @mhcc-csmc.bsky.social (Lili-Anna Peresa & Allison Cowan)! We reinforced our commitment to our long-standing partnership, focusing on strategic approaches to serve Canadians' mental health needs now & in the future.
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Productive discussion with @mhcc-csmc.bsky.social (Lili-Anna Peresa & Allison Cowan)! We reinforced our commitment to our long-standing partnership, focusing on strategic approaches to serve Canadians' mental health needs now & in the future.
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
Social anxiety disorder affects about 10% of adults every year.💙
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Social anxiety disorder affects about 10% of adults every year.💙
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
Community mental health professionals support Canadians from all walks of life, every day.
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Community mental health professionals support Canadians from all walks of life, every day.
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
MDSC had a great day Tuesday at the first Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Canada Conference!
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
MDSC had a great day Tuesday at the first Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Canada Conference!
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Stress is a normal part of life, but understanding it can make a world of difference in how we handle it.✨
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Stress is a normal part of life, but understanding it can make a world of difference in how we handle it.✨
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
MDSC was proud to celebrate Ontario's bold step Tuesday night to accelerate medication access via the FAST Program at the IMC Queen's Park event! Pictured with Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Liberal MPP Dr. Adil Shamji, and NDP MPP Catherine Fife.
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
MDSC was proud to celebrate Ontario's bold step Tuesday night to accelerate medication access via the FAST Program at the IMC Queen's Park event! Pictured with Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Liberal MPP Dr. Adil Shamji, and NDP MPP Catherine Fife.
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
Community mental health organizations across Canada offer essential, often free services like education, crisis response, and peer support.
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Community mental health organizations across Canada offer essential, often free services like education, crisis response, and peer support.
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
Veterans' Week: November 5-11
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Veterans' Week: November 5-11
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
Dave Gallson (MDSC Executive Director) thanks Manon Genin & Nadia Rahman (Pfizer Canada Patient Advocacy) for improving mental health in Canada and ensuring patient centricity. Proud of our collective achievements!
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Dave Gallson (MDSC Executive Director) thanks Manon Genin & Nadia Rahman (Pfizer Canada Patient Advocacy) for improving mental health in Canada and ensuring patient centricity. Proud of our collective achievements!
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
Join the movement to eliminate mental illness stigma! Hundreds of organizations are using the Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign. 💪 🌟You can implement this customizable anti-stigma campaign at your workplace or school!
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join the movement to eliminate mental illness stigma! Hundreds of organizations are using the Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign. 💪 🌟You can implement this customizable anti-stigma campaign at your workplace or school!
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
MDSC was honoured to present Fakher Aissa from @lundbeck.bsky.social with a Sponsorship plaque today. 🏆
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
MDSC was honoured to present Fakher Aissa from @lundbeck.bsky.social with a Sponsorship plaque today. 🏆
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
🏆Today, MDSC presented Dominique Simard from AbbVie with a Sponsorship plaque for AbbVie's continued support of Defeat Depression.
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏆Today, MDSC presented Dominique Simard from AbbVie with a Sponsorship plaque for AbbVie's continued support of Defeat Depression.
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
Reposted by Mood Disorders Society of Canada
✨Simple Meditation Tips🌿
A few minutes of meditation can help find calm and clarity in the day. Try for 5 minutes today & let me know how you feel!
✨🧘tranquility
✨😌calm
✨🌿mindfulness
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #MeditationTips #Mindfulness #StressRelief
A few minutes of meditation can help find calm and clarity in the day. Try for 5 minutes today & let me know how you feel!
✨🧘tranquility
✨😌calm
✨🌿mindfulness
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #MeditationTips #Mindfulness #StressRelief
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
✨Simple Meditation Tips🌿
A few minutes of meditation can help find calm and clarity in the day. Try for 5 minutes today & let me know how you feel!
✨🧘tranquility
✨😌calm
✨🌿mindfulness
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #MeditationTips #Mindfulness #StressRelief
A few minutes of meditation can help find calm and clarity in the day. Try for 5 minutes today & let me know how you feel!
✨🧘tranquility
✨😌calm
✨🌿mindfulness
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #MeditationTips #Mindfulness #StressRelief
📢 Volunteer to Lead Our Online Mental Health Community! We need your help to keep our MDSC Peer Support Forum running smoothly as the Volunteer Forum Administrator!
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📢 Volunteer to Lead Our Online Mental Health Community! We need your help to keep our MDSC Peer Support Forum running smoothly as the Volunteer Forum Administrator!
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
Bipolar disorder isn’t “moodiness.” It’s a medical condition that affects brain function and can cause intense mood swings. Learn what’s happening and what can help.
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Bipolar disorder isn’t “moodiness.” It’s a medical condition that affects brain function and can cause intense mood swings. Learn what’s happening and what can help.
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
It's time to change the conversation surrounding mental health for the men in our lives. Every man deserves to feel heard, supported, and safe asking for help. 💙 Together we can end stigma and create real change.
Learn more & join us: defeatdepression.ca
#endstigma #depression #mentalhealth
Learn more & join us: defeatdepression.ca
#endstigma #depression #mentalhealth
November 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's time to change the conversation surrounding mental health for the men in our lives. Every man deserves to feel heard, supported, and safe asking for help. 💙 Together we can end stigma and create real change.
Learn more & join us: defeatdepression.ca
#endstigma #depression #mentalhealth
Learn more & join us: defeatdepression.ca
#endstigma #depression #mentalhealth
We’re highlighting two powerful conversations about insomnia and mood disorders.
1️⃣ halifax.citynews.ca/podcasts/the...
2️⃣ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Learn more about insomnia and find helpful resources at insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MoodDisorders #MentalHealthAwareness
1️⃣ halifax.citynews.ca/podcasts/the...
2️⃣ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Learn more about insomnia and find helpful resources at insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MoodDisorders #MentalHealthAwareness
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We’re highlighting two powerful conversations about insomnia and mood disorders.
1️⃣ halifax.citynews.ca/podcasts/the...
2️⃣ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Learn more about insomnia and find helpful resources at insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MoodDisorders #MentalHealthAwareness
1️⃣ halifax.citynews.ca/podcasts/the...
2️⃣ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Learn more about insomnia and find helpful resources at insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MoodDisorders #MentalHealthAwareness
MDSC empowers local mental health organizations, the heartbeat of community care.
Stay tuned as we present the importance of community mental health, & to meet MPs to discuss their crucial roles, in Ottawa this November. Together, we can make change happen.
#MDSC #CommunityCare #MakeChangeHappen
Stay tuned as we present the importance of community mental health, & to meet MPs to discuss their crucial roles, in Ottawa this November. Together, we can make change happen.
#MDSC #CommunityCare #MakeChangeHappen
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
MDSC empowers local mental health organizations, the heartbeat of community care.
Stay tuned as we present the importance of community mental health, & to meet MPs to discuss their crucial roles, in Ottawa this November. Together, we can make change happen.
#MDSC #CommunityCare #MakeChangeHappen
Stay tuned as we present the importance of community mental health, & to meet MPs to discuss their crucial roles, in Ottawa this November. Together, we can make change happen.
#MDSC #CommunityCare #MakeChangeHappen
Stigma shouldn’t stop anyone from getting mental health support at work. 💛Let’s break the stigma, support each other, and create inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. 💼
🔗 Discover free resources: depressionhurts.ca/en/mental-he...
#MentalHealthAtWork #EndStigma
🔗 Discover free resources: depressionhurts.ca/en/mental-he...
#MentalHealthAtWork #EndStigma
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Stigma shouldn’t stop anyone from getting mental health support at work. 💛Let’s break the stigma, support each other, and create inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. 💼
🔗 Discover free resources: depressionhurts.ca/en/mental-he...
#MentalHealthAtWork #EndStigma
🔗 Discover free resources: depressionhurts.ca/en/mental-he...
#MentalHealthAtWork #EndStigma
Reposted by Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Feeling overwhelmed? 🧠❤️
You are not alone! Let’s talk about the little things that help us cope with life’s challenges. 💪✨
Here are some tips, drop yours below!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #LifeHacks #StayStrong #CommunitySupport
You are not alone! Let’s talk about the little things that help us cope with life’s challenges. 💪✨
Here are some tips, drop yours below!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #LifeHacks #StayStrong #CommunitySupport
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Feeling overwhelmed? 🧠❤️
You are not alone! Let’s talk about the little things that help us cope with life’s challenges. 💪✨
Here are some tips, drop yours below!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #LifeHacks #StayStrong #CommunitySupport
You are not alone! Let’s talk about the little things that help us cope with life’s challenges. 💪✨
Here are some tips, drop yours below!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #LifeHacks #StayStrong #CommunitySupport
1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental health issue each year. Medication can play a key role in recovery, but understanding it shouldn’t be overwhelming.
This free guide offers clear info on mental health medications for you or a loved one.
🧠 Get it here: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
This free guide offers clear info on mental health medications for you or a loved one.
🧠 Get it here: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental health issue each year. Medication can play a key role in recovery, but understanding it shouldn’t be overwhelming.
This free guide offers clear info on mental health medications for you or a loved one.
🧠 Get it here: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
This free guide offers clear info on mental health medications for you or a loved one.
🧠 Get it here: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
Imagine hearing voices no one else can hear or smelling something awful that isn’t there. For many, that’s psychosis.
🎧 In the latest #PSYCHEDUP, Dr. Diane McIntosh and John explore treatment, recovery & hope. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4oEOEjS
#PsychosisAwareness #MentalHealth
🎧 In the latest #PSYCHEDUP, Dr. Diane McIntosh and John explore treatment, recovery & hope. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4oEOEjS
#PsychosisAwareness #MentalHealth
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Imagine hearing voices no one else can hear or smelling something awful that isn’t there. For many, that’s psychosis.
🎧 In the latest #PSYCHEDUP, Dr. Diane McIntosh and John explore treatment, recovery & hope. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4oEOEjS
#PsychosisAwareness #MentalHealth
🎧 In the latest #PSYCHEDUP, Dr. Diane McIntosh and John explore treatment, recovery & hope. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4oEOEjS
#PsychosisAwareness #MentalHealth
A new Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report shows that 1 in 4 Canadians with a mental health disorder have unmet care needs, mainly due to cost and lack of accessible services. MDSC continues to advocate for better access & funding.
Read more: bit.ly/4ntppzY
#MentalHealthMatters
Read more: bit.ly/4ntppzY
#MentalHealthMatters
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A new Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report shows that 1 in 4 Canadians with a mental health disorder have unmet care needs, mainly due to cost and lack of accessible services. MDSC continues to advocate for better access & funding.
Read more: bit.ly/4ntppzY
#MentalHealthMatters
Read more: bit.ly/4ntppzY
#MentalHealthMatters