No one should have to navigate mental health challenges alone. Through MDSC’s National Mental Health Webinar Series, Veterans and their families can access valuable insights from mental health professionals, researchers & individuals with lived experience. 🎥 Watch here: mdsc.ca/support-for-...
Your story matters and it could help someone feel less alone.
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On Friday, June 12th, we lost a true champion of mental health advocacy: our dear friend, colleague, and founding MDSC Board member, Richard Chenier (79) of Collingwood, ON.
Richard, you touched countless hearts. Your profound legacy lives on. 🕊️
With love and sorrow,
The MDSC Team
Social anxiety is on the rise in Canada. New research suggests nearly 1 in 7 Canadian adults will experience Social Anxiety Disorder in their lifetime, a 71% increase since 2002.
Understanding the signs and reducing stigma can help more people access support.
56% of Canadians have left mental health care early - not just due to access, but because it didn’t feel like the right fit.
Insights from @mhrcanada.bsky.social, shared by Akela Peoples on CTV.
Care isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Watch here: www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/vid...
#MentalHealth #QualityCare
🐘 20 years of impact—and a new chapter ahead.
Elephant in the Room has helped Canadians challenge mental health stigma for nearly two decades. This fall, MDSC unveils a refreshed campaign focused on action.
Stay tuned: www.mdsc.ca
#MentalHealth #EndTheStigma #MDSC
If you're supporting a loved one with bipolar disorder, remember, your well-being matters too. Peer and self-help groups can be a lifeline, helping you understand and cope.
Download our booklet, available in English & French, to learn more. 👉 mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth
Many people experience trauma, but not everyone develops PTSD. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and treatment options can help people feel informed, supported, and less alone.
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Discover the latest updates from Mood Disorders Society of Canada, including new programs, community impact, mental health initiatives, and ways we’re supporting Canadians across the country.
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The First Step Program is a free seminar for Veterans and their Families to build mental health awareness, learn practical tools, and move forward with confidence.
Take the First Step toward better mental health.
Register now: www.VeteransPeerSupport.ca
#FirstStep #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth
A new study tracks a 71% explosion in Social Anxiety Disorder, revealing that social phobia now affects 24% of young Canadians.
Operational Stress Injuries and Other Traumatic Stress: Therapies and Treatment for Veterans (Download PDF) MDSC would like to thank the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and…
People mask how they’re really feeling.
You can’t always tell what someone’s going through.
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