A new national mental health network launched in Ottawa on Oct. 25. The Canadian Community Mental Health Network unifies individual community-based organizations across Canada by fostering collaborations to address resource gaps and enhance mental health support across the country. “The CCMHN embodies the values of community, collaboration, innovation, and advocacy. The network will serve as … Read more
Mood Disorder Society of Canada commends the federal government and the province of British Columbia on their recent $1.2 billion bilateral agreement. However, we wish to highlight the lack of explicit acknowledgment and actionable support for grassroots community mental health groups. While nationwide initiatives and large-scale plans play a crucial role in re-shaping the overall health infrastructure, it’s … Read more
Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medications are urging Canadians from coast to coast to coast to add their voices to a long list of mental health advocates who support making depression medications accessible to all Canadians. “Millions of Canadians are being left out of a system that is inequitable and unfair. These people are some … Read more
Mood Disorders Society of Canada released a groundbreaking brief recommending action to improve Canadians’ access to the medications they need and to strengthen patients’ role in the approval of new life-saving medications. MDSC’s research for the brief determined, Canadians suffering depression are too often prevented from obtaining the medications that would restore their full functionality and quality of … Read more
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), on behalf of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Hub for Best and Innovative Practices in Mental Health, welcomes today’s Fall Economic Update from the Government of Canada. “Finance Minister Bill Morneau is right when he says that we need strong global partnerships,” says MDSC national executive … Read more
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), on behalf of the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta and the APEC Digital Hub, welcomes the announcement by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) on making Canada a world leader on innovation. “Not only does … Read more
The recently reported deaths of returning soldiers believed to have succumbed to suicide across Canada has deeply impacted Mood Disorders Society of Canada. These tragic losses exemplify the wide reach and impact that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has on communities across the country and emphasises the need to immediately address this mental health crisis. Call 519-803-8547.
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is encouraged that Canada and the European Union are moving to finalize a trade agreement that promises to help improve mental health care for Canadian patients. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement provides an opportunity to strengthen Canada’s intellectual property regime, ensuring continued research and innovation in medicines for all … Read more
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada issued a statement following government pronouncements on the Canada-EU trade talks. The society said that Canada must swiftly conclude negotiations with the European Union because Canadians and Canadian patients stand to benefit. The society stands alongside dozens of other organizations including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other patient … Read more
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada said Canadians living with depression will see great benefits from the 2012 federal budget. The government promised to invest $5 million to seed the development of a national network of patient-focused depression research and intervention centres, and will put another $200,000 towards anti-stigma mental health training for health-care professionals. … Read more
