Mood Disorders Society of Canada

09/01/2026

Our 2026 Summer Newsletter is here! ☀️

Catch up on the latest from Mood Disorders Society of Canada, and how we’re working to support Canadians across the country.

📖 Read it here:https://mdsc.ca/2026-summer-newsletter/

Sign up for future editions: https://mdsc.ca/newsletter-signup/

09/01/2026

The more we understand mental illnesses, the less power stigma has. 💙

Reliable information can help us recognize when someone may need support, have more informed and compassionate conversations, and challenge the misconceptions that often prevent people from reaching out.

MDSC offers free educational resources to help individuals, families, caregivers, workplaces, and communities better understand mental health and mood disorders.

Because knowledge can lead to earlier support, greater compassion, and stronger communities.

📘 Explore MDSC’s mental health resources: https://mdsc.ca/edu/

08/31/2026

A huge thank you to our sponsors! Your generous support fuels our passion and strengthens communities. We're proud to stand with you, working to improve mental health across Canada.

💛 Our Wonderful Sponsors:
Pfizer Canada
AbbVie Canada
Eisai Global Canada
Innovative Medicines Canada / Médicaments novateurs Canada
Johnson & Johnson
Webs9 - Online Marketing Agency

✅ Would you like to become a sponsor? Please visit Sponsor.DefeatDepression.ca

08/31/2026

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) proudly presents its 2026 National Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to mental health across Canada.

🥇 Celebrate the changemakers who inspire hope, challenge stigma, and create real impact in communities nationwide. Nominate someone whose work deserves to be in the spotlight!

This year’s awards:

1️⃣ MDSC Mental Health Leadership Award – For individuals showing exceptional leadership and advocacy in mental health awareness.

2️⃣ Jordan James Pickell Award – For organizations excelling in mental health education & anti-stigma initiatives, especially in schools.

3️⃣ Dr. Barbara Everett Award – For young researchers with lived experience making innovative, impactful contributions to mental health.

💙 Let’s honor the champions of mental health! Your nomination could help tell their story to all of Canada.

🔗 Learn more and make your nominations: https://mdsc.ca/awards/

08/30/2026

Getting ready for back-to-school? Help your child ease into a healthy sleep routine, it’s easier than you think!

Start today at https://www.researchsleep.ca/ and get your free Back-to-School Sleep Kit from the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium.

08/30/2026

For Veterans and Veteran Family Members, finding reliable mental health information can make a meaningful difference.

📘 MDSC’s National Mental Health Webinar Series offers access to expert-led recordings covering mental health journeys, current treatment research, and programs designed to support Veterans and their families.

Watch at your own pace and explore resources created with the Veteran community in mind.

🎥 View the webinar recordings: https://mdsc.ca/support-for-veterans-their-family-members/webinars/

08/29/2026

Mental illnesses are tough, frightening, isolating, and sometimes even life-threatening.

Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or supported someone who has, mental illnesses touch us all. So let’s get educated, because there is help.

Each episode of PSYCHEDUP focuses on one mental illness, featuring real stories from those living it and honest insights into their experiences.

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ➡ https://drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup/

08/29/2026

💙 Today was a powerful reminder of what can happen when we come together for mental health.

To everyone who was part of Canal Pursuit - whether you were on the route or supporting from home - thank you. Your time, energy, generosity, and encouragement helped make this day possible.

📸 We’re sharing a few moments from the day, but the impact doesn’t end here.

Donations are still being accepted, and your support can help the Defeat Depression campaign continue its work to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental health initiatives across Canada.

👉 Support the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gqTpD-xc

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

💙🚶‍♀️ Canal Pursuit 2026 is officially underway!

Today, people are coming together to take on this incredible challenge and show what’s possible when we move forward together.

Every step of Canal Pursuit helps shine a light on depression, challenge the stigma that too often surrounds mental illness, and remind people that they are not alone. Most importantly, this event helps raise vital funds to support mental health initiatives and the work being done to create a CFrom every starting line to every kilometre completed, we’re proud to see Canadians coming together for mental health. 🙌

Couldn't make it out today? You can still be part of Canal Pursuit! 💙 A donation can help support the work of the Defeat Depression campaign and make every step count.

👉 Donate here: CanalPursuit.DefeatDepression.ca

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