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Mood Disorders Society of Canada
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Promoting mental health via advocacy, education, & support.

#MakeChangeHappen https://mdsc.ca/advocacy
The countdown is on! Next week, we head to Parliament to talk about the importance of supporting community mental health in our communities.

Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🌍📚 Happy International Students Day! Celebrating the courage and resilience of students around the globe.

NYAC’s Bloom Blog supports youth mental health through stories, resources, and community. 💙
Join the conversation: mdsc.ca/nyac/nyac-bl...

#YouthMentalHealth
November 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Advance Indigenous mental health research. Apply for our $15K Annual Indigenous Studentship and make an impact today.

Don’t miss this funding opportunity!
https://bit.ly/46AlTNL

Co-funded with Mitacs, Empire Life, IWFC, Michael Smith Health Research BC and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our trip to Ottawa is soon! Watch this space to follow our journey advocating for a robust community mental health system.▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSCHillDay #MentalHealthIsHealth
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Phone calls offer private and trust-based conversations. If you are a Veteran or a Veteran Family Member, here you can share your thoughts and feelings or discuss everyday events, speaking informally with a caring person.

Join us: ImprovingVeteransWellness.ca

#Veterans #CompanionshipCalls
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Collaborate, share knowledge, participate in advocacy work, and build capacity to increase access to mental health services. Join the Canadian Community Mental Health Network - CCMHN! 👉 ccmhn.ca

#MentalHealthMatters #CommunityMentalHealth #CCMHN
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
💊 Navigating mental health treatment? MDSC’s "Medications and You" guide offers insights on how medications work, side effects, and questions to ask your doctor. Empower yourself with knowledge and take charge of your mental health. 💪

Download our booklet: mdsc.ca/medications-...

#MentalHealth
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Happy #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Today we celebrate the power of giving & the impact of kindness. Whether donating time, skills, or resources, every act counts.
✨ How will you give today? 💙 Consider supporting those struggling people impacted by mood disorders: mdsc.ca/donation-form/
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thank you Globe and Mail for your article on delayed access to medications, and for publishing MDSC and
@drdianemcintosh.bsky.social's letter-to-the editor calling for urgent action.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/lett...

#AccessToCare #HealthEquity
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Explore our store for printed booklets, #DefeatDepression gear, & our blue anti-stigma elephant 🐘💙. Your support changes lives & spreads hope. Make an impact today! 📘

Shop now: mdsc.ca/shopping/

#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Community mental health initiatives can drastically reduce emergency visits.
It’s time to focus on early, accessible intervention. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Mental health is essential for a productive and positive work environment. The MDSC Workplace Mental Health Program is designed to promote understanding, provide resources, and support mental wellness in the workplace. 🤝

Explore our resources & see how you can make a difference: mdsc.ca/workplace/
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Nouvel article sur l'insomnie !

Lisez notre enquête et trouvez des ressources ici : insomnia.mdsc.ca

#Sommeil #insomnie #Enquête

New Insomnia Article (en français)!

Read our survey and find resources here: insomnia.mdsc.ca

#Sleep #insomnia #Survey
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Preparing for our advocacy visit: hear from members about why they believe in supporting community mental health. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
MDSC visited the Canadian National Railway Company Headquarters to meet with Suzanne Dalzell to give thanks for CN's ongoing support of the Defeat Depression Campaign.

We are so proud to have them 'on board'! 🚂🚂🚂

#MoodDisordersCA #CNrail #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #MDSC #MentalHealth
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 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
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 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_...
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 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
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 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
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 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
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 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
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 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
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 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
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 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
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 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
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM