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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 8h

MDSC is proud to provide four no-cost program options for Veterans and Veteran Family Members should they wish to enroll.

Discover the programs and enroll today! ▶️ ImprovingVeteransWellness.ca

#Veterans #VeteranFamilyMembers #VeteranSupport #SupportVeterans
#SupportVeteranFamilies

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 1d

Last day to submit your nominations for the MDSC Mental Health Awards! Let's recognize the tireless work and passion in the field of mental health.

Make your nominations here: mdsc.ca/awards/

#MDSCAwards #MentalHealthAwards #MDSC

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 2d

Your support can make a difference in someone's recovery journey! 💛 If a loved one is going through a tough time, talking to them about their experiences can be a crucial step toward their healing.
👉 Discover tips for a supportive conversation: depressionhurts.ca/en/informati...

#MentalHealth

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 3d

Calling all young mental health innovators! 📢 Under 30 and making impactful contributions to mental health knowledge in Canada? You could be the next recipient of The Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers. 🏆

Learn More & Apply: mdsc/awards

#MDSC #MentalHealthMatters #YoungLeaders

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 4d

Boost your mental health with breathwork! 🌬️ Simple breathing techniques can help reduce stress & anxiety by activating your body's relaxation response.

#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyRelief #BreathWork #Depression #DefeatDepression #MoodDisorders

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 5d

Post-partum depression affects many new mothers across Canada - yet support in the workplace often falls short.

📘 Read the guide to learn more: www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/pl...

#WomensHealth #PostpartumDepression #WorkplaceWellness #MentalHealth #BenefitsCanada

Plan Sponsor’s Guide to Women’s Health

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 5d

Make a difference as a Volunteer Forum Administrator! 💙

MDSC’s Peer Support Forum connects people across Canada who understand the impact of mental illness.

Help us keep this space respectful, supportive, and inclusive for everyone.

👉 Learn more & apply: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 6d

Check out all AMI-Quebec's free workshops in October! ‪@amiquebec.bsky.social‬

#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Support

AMI-Quebec @amiquebec.bsky.social · 20d

Check out AMI's workshops in October! 3 are new and 2 are old favourites, and all are free.
Visit amiquebec.org/workshops for all the details.

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 6d

Mental health is health. 💛 Your support helps us raise awareness, end stigma, and bring hope to those who are struggling.
See what our store has to offer and support those struggling: 👉 mdsc.ca/shopping/

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 7d

The Canadian Community Mental Health Network advocates for better mental health support, improved access to services, and policy changes at both federal & regional levels. Together, we can make a real difference!

💪 Join us in driving positive change for mental health! ➡ ccmhn.ca

#CCMHN

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 8d

Connect with others who share similar experiences on the MDSC Discussion Forum. 🗨 During #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, it's a great time to join the conversation and find support from those facing similar mental health challenges.

➡ Visit: mdsc.ca/forum/

#MIAW #MentalHealthMatters #Forum #MDSC

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 9d

Depression is an invisible witness. Sometimes the widest of smiles can be hiding the darkest of thoughts.

Check in with your friends, tell your family how much you love them, reach out to those you care about. 💙

🙏 Get involved in awareness actions to help your community: defeatdepression.ca

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 10d

Is there a young researcher with lived experience who inspires you? 💡 Someone whose work is pushing the boundaries of mental health knowledge & making a real difference? Let’s honor the changemakers shaping the future of #mentalhealth research.
👉 Submit your nomination: mdsc.ca/awards

#MDSCAwards

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 11d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 This year’s theme highlights Access to Mental Health Support in Emergencies — because care should never be out of reach.

Explore lived-experience resources to support recovery: mdsc.ca/resources/
#MentalHealthAwareness #WMHD2025

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 12d

🧠 These small steps can make a big difference in your well-being!

#MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #DefeatDepression #Mindfulness #MentalHealthAwareness #MoodDisorders #Depression #AnxietyDisorders #MIAW #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW2025

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 12d

Emotions can be powerful and sometimes overwhelming. Learning to understand and manage them doesn’t happen overnight, but small steps make a big difference. 💛

✨ Save this guide and take one step today toward emotional balance.

#MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #Mindfulness #MDSC #MIAW

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sicknotweak.bsky.social @sicknotweak.bsky.social · 14d

We teach kids to look after their bodies – here’s how to do the same for a healthy mind https://ow.ly/ILkf50X6vZA

#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth

We teach kids to look after their bodies – here’s how to do the same for a healthy mind

The food pyramid can help us think about mental health. We need big helpings of social connection in real life. But social media should be like a ‘sometimes food’.

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 13d

Balancing work, school, and life can feel like too much sometimes. You’re not alone in this. 💛 See how young people are turning their challenges into art, writing & photography on our Blog. 🌱 mdsc.ca/nyac/nyac-bl...

#MentalHealthAwareness #NYAC #MIAW #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW2025

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 14d

The Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign aims to reduce the stigma around mental illness. 🐘 Display the blue elephant to show support for open conversations about #mentalhealth.

🔵 Learn more about this important initiative & get involved: mdsc.ca/stigma/eleph...
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 15d

Bipolar disorder can turn everyday feelings into exhausting highs and lows that disrupt work, school, and relationships. You’re not alone—and good information helps.

➡ Download our free booklet for practical tips, treatment info & support options: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-... ️

#BipolarDisorder #MIAW

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Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 16d

Kicking off #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek 2025 with a reminder: it’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to not be okay.

▶️ Discover MDSC’s resources, booklets, and support options to navigate tough days: mdsc.ca

#MIAW #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 16d

MDSC is seeking a volunteer moderator for our online Peer Support Forum—help keep it safe, respectful, and welcoming. If you’re organized, compassionate, and community-savvy, we’d love to hear from you.

▶️ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...

#MentalHealth #Volunteer #MentalHealthMatters

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 17d

We're advocating for better mental health support, improved access to services, and policy changes at both federal and regional levels. Together, we can make a real difference! 💪

Join us in driving positive change for mental health! 👉 ccmhn.ca

#MentalHealthMatters #Advocacy #PolicyImpact #CCMHN

Mood Disorders Society of Canada @mooddisordersca.bsky.social · 18d

The first step to treating an operational stress injury (OSI) is getting a proper diagnosis. Don't wait or hope it will pass; get evaluated and find clarity.

ℹ️ Learn more about the diagnosis process from our booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/operatio...

#OSIs #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport

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Dr. Diane McIntosh @drdianemcintosh.bsky.social · 19d

In S2 #PsychedUP, we cover #dementia, #psychosis, social anxiety disorder, eating disorders, supporting those w/ #mentalillness. Looking forward to sharing these conversations starting Oct 10 w/resilience! drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup/?u... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #psychiatry

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