Mood Disorders Society of Canada

Declining #mentalhealth is a serious public health concern during the pandemic, with three- to five-fold increases in psychological distress across the world. Discover useful tools from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) that may help manage unpleasant emotions during lockdown stress: #mentalhealthmatters #stress #DBT #mentalhealthwareness

In many cases, social discomfort is caused by social #anxiety. Fortunately, however, research indicates there are ways to enhance comfort through purposeful conversation and replace anxiety with chemistry. Discover more: #mentalhealth #socialanxiety #anxietydisorders #mentalhealthawareness

What is #depression like? What are the signs of getting better? What helped and what didn’t? And what does better feel like? Just as recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression is important to enable people to seek out treatment, it is equally key to recognize the signs of recovery or ‘what better feels like. Discover more: #Mentalhealth #recovery #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #defeatdepression

A psychologist's advice on how to help your children deal with the many emotions they may be experiencing now. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #kids

Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) is a significant mental health issue with a wide-ranging impact on Canadians, families, communities and the health care system according to the findings of the national survey on TRD, by MDSC. The results of the survey reinforce that depression is a very serious, often debilitating illness that desperately requires new innovation in treatments and collaborative approaches in the various #mentalhealth care systems: https://mdsc.ca/treatment-resistant-depression-trd-survey/ #depression #defeatdepression #mentalillness #mooddisorders

Unfortunately, there are many reasons people with anxiety don’t reach out to friends, family, or other loved ones when their symptoms are acting up. Try to be patient and understanding, and remember that most people with #anxiety want nothing more than to not be anxious like this.

Be part of the movement, feel great giving. 1 week until #GivingTuesdayCA https://givingtuesday.ca/partners/2791 #TogetherWeGive #MentalHealth #TogetherWeLearn #MentalIllness #TogetherWeInspire #TogetherWeHelp #MardiJeDonne

Help change the world. Support the causes you care about this #GivingTuesdayCA http://givingtuesday.ca/partners/2791 Learn more about the meaning of this day: #TogetherWeGive #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #TogetherWeInspire #TogetherWeHelp

In these uncertain times, we find ourselves separated from those we care about. We all long for a way to connect with our loved ones. In response, we have developed the Care Card Campaign. This will allow you to send an e-card of support to loved ones while supporting Mood Disorders Society of Canada. Simply go to https://carecard.mdsc.ca to send a Care Card. Spread some love and support today! #mentalhealth #support #carecards #mentalhealthmatters

The causes of depression raise the old nature-nurture debate. Is it a result of a family history (genes) or difficult life experience? The experts say that we must consider nature and nurture when thinking about what causes depression. But here are other factors that can lead to #depression all must be considered when answering the question, What causes depression?. Download our booklet to learn more: https://mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-depression/ ... #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mooddisorders

Mental Health Research Canada is pleased to share the key findings of the third national poll in a minimum of a year-long series on Mental Health in Crisis: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Canadians. Over 2,000 Canadians participated in this poll; to date, a total of over 8,000 Canadians have participated in all three polls. MHRC is offering a free webinar for stakeholders, to discuss the findings of the study in greater detail. Register here for the 45-minute webinar on Thursday, November 26, at 1 p.m. EST https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_xFJtorGtTOaN03E2VaZxjQ #mentalhealth #webinar #mentalhealthmatters

#Mentalillness impacts every home. It's crucial to help provide additional programs and services. If you are a caring organization who wants to take a stand against stigma and help raise awareness of #mentalhealth in Canada please let reach out: #endstigma #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

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For people with social #anxiety, lockdown will be deeply anxiety-provoking in one way, and yet a relief in another. "However, inevitably it will lead to feelings of isolation and those may be very hard to come back from once we find a way forward in living with Covid." Read more: #anxietydisorders #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #keeptalkingMH

Many children and young people with obsessive thoughts and compulsions experience that their #OCD, anxiety and depressive symptoms worsen during a crisis such as COVID-19. This is shown by a new research result from Aarhus University and the Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The findings have been published in BMC Psychiatry. Find out more: #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness

Check out our shop and find information booklets in hard-copy, #DefeatDepression products, our blue #antistigma elephant: https://mdsc.ca/shopping/ #mentalhealth #support #charity #mentalhealthmatters #endstigma

We know that one in five Canadians will have a #mentalillness or issue each year. Often, the first step is a discussion with a family physician or other health professional about the challenges that you are experiencing. Through this booklet, it is our hope we can assist by providing you with easy to understand information on medications. Learn more: #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #metalhealthawareness

Mood Disorders Society of Canada is pleased to announce that Mayor Watson of Ottawa, with members of the selection committee, has awarded Sylvio (Syd) Gravel, the co-Lead of the MDSC Peer and Trauma Support Services (PATSS) Team, with the prestigious 2020 Order of Ottawa. This award celebrates outstanding citizens who have made a significant contribution in a professional capacity that has benefitted the Ottawa community. Learn more: https://mdsc.ca/sylvio-syd-grav...el-of-the-mood-disorders-so/ #mentalhealth #recognition #mooddisorders #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #keeptalkingMH #MDSC

With over 2.6 million visitors to our website, this is a very valuable resource for persons impacted by #depression as well as their families, caregivers, and health care providers. Offering information in 4 languages, this website has in-depth information, tools, and supports. Share it with family and friends: http://depressionhurts.ca/en/ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #endstigma #depressionhurts

While there are no easy mental health tips for making things go right when we can’t catch a break, there are small things we can do to take care of ourselves in moments it feels like we can’t come up for air. Find out more: #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare

Moderate depression is marked by two main symptoms: persistent low mood and decreased interest in activities. But, anhedonia (the loss of interest or pleasure) along with non-somatic symptoms is an indicator of severe #depression. Learn more: #defeatdepression #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #mooddisorders

Help the APEC Digital Mental Health Hub better understand how to improve access to virtual mental health care for marginalized people in the context of COVID-19! Participants in the consultation for people with lived experience will be provided with $40 for their time and expertise. Learn more and join us: https://mentalhealth.apec.org//Invitation%20for%20PWLE%20%... #mentalhealth #survey #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

By offering useful resources and guides, we strive to provide you with the very best information to assist you and your family understand and manage #depression. If you would like to support our efforts which makes this possible, please make a tax-deductible donation: http://depressionhurts.ca/en/. Thank you for helping us help others! #supportmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

The Best Medicines Coalition, a national alliance of patient organizations, is raising concerns about the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) regulatory reforms, in light of the release of the PMPRB’s new Guidelines. PMPRB reforms have strong potential to risk patient access to medically necessary pharmaceuticals, patient organizations warn. Learn more: https://bestmedicinescoalition.org/ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

#MentalHealth organizations are struggling to keep up with increased demand for services. #Mentalillness impacts every home. It is crucial to help provide additional programs and services. If you are a caring organization who wants to take a stand against stigma and help raise awareness of #depression, mood disorders, and mental health in Canada please let reach out. DefeatDepression.ca

Commonly known as the founder of positive psychology, Dr. Seligman is a leading authority in the fields of positive psychology, resilience, learned helplessness, depression, optimism, and pessimism. Listen this interview on how positive psychology can help people during and after the pandemic: #positivepsychology #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #keeptalkingMH #depression

While the exact cause of #bipolar I disorder remains unclear, genetics is believed to play a major role. This is evidenced, in part, by studies of twins in which one or both had a bipolar I diagnosis. In 40% of identical twins (those with identical gene sets), both twins were found to be bipolar compared to less than 10% of fraternal twins (who don't share all the same genes). Other contributing factors include abnormalities in a person’s brain circuitry, irregularities in ...neurotransmitters, and environmental factors such as childhood trauma or abuse. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #bipolardisorderawareness #mentalillness

The 3 different types of #bipolar disorder are based on the nature of the mood swings the person experiences. These differences can be important, as they will influence treatment approaches. Download our booklet for more info: https://mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-bipolar-disorder/ #bipolardisorder #bipolarawareness #depression #mania #mentalillness

Sharing the Spectrum, an Autism Canada Podcast is an online production celebrating the diversity of people on the autism spectrum. The podcast is an entertaining and engaging series of recordings by various experts and friends of the Autism Canada community sharing relevant topics about the spectrum including parenting, employment, education, nutrition and more. Listen here: https://autismcanada.org/resources/sts-podcast-2/ #autismawareness #AutismAwarenessMonth #autismspectrumdisorder #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Perhaps the greatest challenge in coping with a mood or anxiety disorder is finding the right kind of treatment and support to meet your needs. We know from experience just how frustrating and confusing it is to find help. The good news is that with psychiatric treatment, over 80% of people experience a full and complete recovery and they are able to return to work and play with minimum disruption. Discover more: https://mdsc.ca/finding-help/ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mooddisorders #anxiety

New research is indicating that employees are putting in more hours than ever, experiencing #burnout and exposure to added stressors such as finances or the inability to separate personal and professional commitments and roles. These shifts and changes are pushing employee well-being up the ladder of corporate priorities. Learn more: #mentalhealth #workplace #anxiety #depression #mentalillness

An analysis of published studies has found a relatively high prevalence of suicidal behaviors among physicians. The findings are published in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Learn more: #mentalhealth #mentalillness #sicknotweak #suicideprevention #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Did you know that you can get our informational booklets in hard-copy too? Check out the Mood Disorders Society of Canada store and show your support for people struggling with #mentalhealth issues: https://mdsc.ca/shopping/ #supportmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #depression"

Stigma and discrimination remain the number one concern for consumers and families because they live with its effects every day. The MDSC has been advocating to change the negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. Find out more about our fight to #endstigma: https://mdsc.ca/stigma/ #mentalhealthmatters #stopstigma #mentalillness #mentalhealth

It’s almost impossible to live without some stress. And most of us wouldn’t want to, because it gives life some spice and excitement. But if stress gets out of control, it may harm your health, your relationships, and your enjoyment of life. Learn more: https://mdsc.ca/workplace/workplace-stress/ #mentalhealth #stress #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Human Rights Watch says that men, women and children some as young as 10 are regularly shackled or locked in confined spaces for weeks, months, and even years, across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #endstigma