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Mar 24, 2017, 10:00 ET Mood Disorders Society of Canada Urges Action on Improving Canadians' Access to Life-Saving Medications

OTTAWA, March 24, 2017 /CNW/ - Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) today released a groundbreaking brief recommending action to improve Canadians' access to the medications they need and to...

Oct 21, 2016, 09:30 ET Federal government must think big, aim high and act boldly by investing in mental health innovation and the economy

TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2016 /CNW/ - In today's digitally interconnected world, we must look to new innovations to address some of the greatest challenges of our time such as mental illness. As a strong...

Oct 20, 2016, 09:00 ET Media Advisory - APEC Digital Hub CFO to speak about mental health innovation

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Media are invited to hear APEC Digital Hub at UBC chief financial officer Phil Upshall speak about how investing in science, global partnerships and digital innovation...

Jun 14, 2016, 18:52 ET New APEC Digital Hub reflects Canada's Innovation Agenda; world-leading partnership right here at home

OTTAWA, June 14, 2016 /CNW/ - 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 today's...

Mar 10, 2016, 08:00 ET Mood Disorders Society of Canada to Present to Federal Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

OTTAWA, March 10, 2016 /CNW/ - The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) will appear before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to examine occupational stress injuries,...

Oct 18, 2013, 10:44 ET Patient group reacts to CETA - Statement from Phil Upshall, Executive Director of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada regarding Canada-European Trade (CETA)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 18, 2013 /CNW/ - The Mood Disorders Society of Canada applauds Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada for reaching an agreement with the world's largest...

Oct 18, 2013, 05:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Patient group discusses benefits of Canada-EU trade deal for Canadian patients/

OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - 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...

Oct 17, 2013, 18:25 ET Media Advisory - Patient group discusses benefits of Canada-EU trade deal for Canadian patients

OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - 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...

Mar 22, 2013, 11:30 ET Statement by Phil Upshall, National Executive Director, Mood Disorders Society of Canada

OTTAWA, March 22, 2013 /CNW/ - "The Mood Disorders Society of Canada congratulates the government on its continued commitment to the mental well-being of people across the country. Through many...

Apr 27, 2012, 09:34 ET Statement by Phil Upshall, Mood Disorders Society of Canada

Following government pronouncements on the Canada-EU trade talks (CETA) GUELPH, ON, April 27, 2012 /CNW/ - "Canada must swiftly conclude negotiations with the European Union because Canadians and...

Mar 29, 2012, 17:53 ET Federal Budget Giant Leap Forward: Real Solutions for Canadian Patients

National network of depression research centres and anti-stigma efforts will lead to better patient care OTTAWA, March 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Canadians living with depression will see great benefits from...

Mar 29, 2012, 17:51 ET Mental health stakeholders react to measures in the federal budget

OTTAWA, March 29, 2012 /CNW/ - The Mood Disorders Society of Canada's National Executive Director, Phil Upshall, and Dave Gallson, co-chair of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental...

Mar 05, 2012, 08:00 ET New Mental Health Anti-Stigma Training for Health Care Professionals

GUELPH, ON, March 5, 2012 /CNW/ - In a major initiative aimed at improving health care services to persons with mental illnesses, a new continuing medical education (CME) program is now available to...

Mar 02, 2012, 11:33 ET Improving Care for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

OTTAWA, March 2, 2012 /CNW/ - The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) today issued a comprehensive new Report to the Government of Canada on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which calls for ...