News in Brief
Introducing Changing Minds at Work - presentations and workshops designed to change minds and improve mental health in the workplace.
We are now accepting submissions for Touched By Fire 2010 Gallery Show.
Stop the Stigma Week 2010 - read more here! and listen to CBC Radio's Metro Morning piece about Stop the Stigma week here. Learn more about Mental Health Month.
New Story Telling Workshops starting September 22nd
New art groups starting September 20th.
Stand Up for Mental Health at MDAO is now called Laughing Like Crazy - find out more about this great program.
To listen to and view a media briefing that addresses some of the facts and perceptions about bipolar disorder, with a focus on young adults in Ontario, click here.
Watch a video on Karen Liberman's journey to mental wellness in a Globe and Mail special report
Listen to an interview with Karen on Perspectives with Barry Shainbaum, Faith FM, 94.3, Kitchener (download the mp3 file here).
See the fantastic award winning videos from our Mood Lighting Video Contest here:
1st place winning video - Speak Up
2nd place winning video - The Brain is Part of The Body
3rd place winning video - Head Cases
"Working Through It" is a new resource. Read more here.
Call our Family Support Number on Tuesdays between 12:00pm and 8:00pm for support, information and referrals if you have a family member living with a mood disorder or psychosis.
New website for families - www.familymattersresourcecentre.ca
Read our latest Equilink newsletter.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hon. David C. Onley, has become the Honorary Patron of the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. As the Patron, His Honour supports the activities of MDAO. Please visit www.lt.gov.on.ca for more information about the Lieutenant Governor.
Watch our new video - Dancing in the Rain
MDAO is celebrating our 25th Anniversary.