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New groups and programs:
Story telling workshops starts September 22nd. During a series of eight workshops you will explore your personal experience of recovery. Through the process of writing and telling stories, in a safe and nurturing environment where humour is used to lighten an often heavy subject, we are empowered to gain control of our lives. Wednesdays September 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Art group starts September 20th. Monday 6:00 to 8:00 pm, September 20th to November 8th at 36 Eglinton Ave W., Ste. 602
Laughing Like Crazy (formerly called Stand Up for Mental Health) - starts Sept. 29th. We are currently accepting applications for the September 2010 program. Join now!
Drumming Group starts September 9th.
Come join us every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm September 9th to October 28th, 36 Eglinton Ave W., Ste. 602
Wellness Recovery Action Planning group starts September 22nd. An eight week group on Wedesdays 1:30 to 4:00 pm starting September 22 at 36 Eglinton Ave W., Ste. 602 WRAP is a non-medical approach which gives participants the knowledge and ability to: reclaim their power, find and connect with community, create their own recovery journey, get well and live in wellness.
Mindfulness Group starts September 28th. This is a 5 week program that will benefit those new to mindfulness or those familiar with mindfulness and wishing to practice their skills in a supportive group. To learn more and to register please attend our Information Session on: Tuesday September 28th, 2010 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Class Dates: Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, October 5, 2010 to November 2, 2010 (5 weeks)
Managing your Depression and Anxiety group starts October 13th. An Educational Group for those on Their Way to Recovery Wednesday Afternoons October 13th - November 30th, 2009 1:30pm - 3:30pm Limit of 15 people Participants will learn coping strategies such as: How to relax and deal with stress, how to create balance in your life, how to be comfortable in various social settings, how to feel better about yourself
Location: Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, 36 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 602
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).
New website for families - www.familymattersresourcecentre.ca
Read about our Headstrong speaker program.
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 Illness Awareness Week October 3rd to 9th.
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
Social Anxiety Support Group:
The group meets on Saturday Afternoons, 4 PM at Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, 36 Eglinton Avenue West in MDAO Group Activity Room 1.
In addition to our weekly meeting, we hold regular social events, at pubs and restaurants, where members can build friendships and practice socializing with others facing similar challenges. Click here for the flyer.
Family Matters Conference: Building Your Tool Kit
Family Matters 2007 was a conference focused on families in the mental health system. The conference was for family members, consumers and mental health professionals. It was an opportunity to explore important questions about how to support families, how to facilitate recovery, how to better integrate family members into treatment planning, and how to balance the needs of families and consumers.
The following PowerPoint presentations were presented at the conference:
Opening Plenary Address
Weight Gain ... An Issue For Us All
Dr. Suzanne Archie MD FRCPC
Navigation Routes to Treatment
a) Consent To Treatment, Standing On One Leg
Michael Bay, JD, Barrister & Solicitor,
Associate Professor(PT), Department of Psychiatry and
Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton
b) Psychiatry @ Western
Richard O'Reilly, Director of Research, Regional Mental Health Care,
London.
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London
I am not sick, I don't need help
David Schaich, PsyD, Clinical Director, Amador & Associates
Crisis: It's Your Call
Gerstein Crisis Centre,
Susan Davis
Community Announcements: Free Employment Services to Persons with Disabilities
Ontario March of Dimes Employment Services offers free, comprehensive employment services to persons with disabilities. Our program is funded by
the Ministry of Community and Social Services (ODSP Employment Supports) and
Employment Ontario. We offer case management and job placement services, as
well as employment preparation workshops which include a six-week,
twelve-session Job Search Group. Self-referrals are welcome. For further
information and/or to book a seat for our weekly orientation session, please
contact Lou-Ann Whiteway at (416) 425-3463, Ext. 7227 or by e-mail at lwhiteway@dimes.on.ca
Click here for the brochure.
New website - www.mentalhealthminute.com
The site has multimedia resources, including audio segments, consumer-friendly treatment guidelines, podcasts and vodcasts, to help educate consumers about mental health, mental illness, and treatment options. Visit it to register for an upcoming FREE teleseminar, where you will learn more about these exciting resources, and how they can help you in your search for mental health!
For more information, please visit the website, or contact Enette Pauzé, (Project Manager), (416) 809-4270, epauze@nnmh.ca.
Community Announcements: Social Phobia Support Group of Toronto
We are a group of people living with Social Phobia who meet weekly to provide support and encouragement to each other. There are no professional therapists involved. Our meetings are very informal and there is no pressure on members attending to participate.
For more information, go to their website at www.socialphobia.ca