Sudbury Defeat Depression

MDSC is searching for storytellers like yourself! Please email [email protected] with your story if you have experienced a negative impact on your mental health due to the Covid-19 pandemic. No story is too small! These stories can be anonymous, and will be transformed by artists at MDSC into digital art projects to be posted to our social media channels in the hopes of influencing decision makers to fund organizations dedicated to supporting those living with mental health challenges during, and in the wake of, the pandemic

Please make sure to take the time to unwrap and enjoy this beautiful holiday gift from Defeat Depression theme song (Keep Walking) singer/songwriter Emily Maguire. Recorded live at Eudlo Hall in Australia. Many of the songs played are very influenced by Emily's own lived experience of mental health, particularly 'Over the Waterfall', 'Keep Walking', 'Wanting Time', 'I'd Rather Be', and 'My Way Home'. After such a difficult year, Emily wanted to give everyone these songs as a Christmas gift in the hope that they will uplift, comfort and inspire. https://www.youtube.com/watch

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An interesting study: "A team of McGill University researchers has found that young adults who perceived higher levels of social support reported fewer mental health problems." Click the link to read more:... https://www.mcgill.ca//strong-social-support-decreases-men See more

It's important to balance our mental health during the upcoming final exams. Light exercise can be very beneficial during these times. Schedule study breaks that incorporate exercise such as bringing your dog for a walk or doing some yoga! https://thecord.ca/balancing-mental-health-during-final-ex/

With the current pandemic exacerbating mental-health problems, it is critical that accessible and affordable care is provided. Read more: https://www.benefitscanada.com//is-private-and-public-heal

While no one knows for sure what a post-pandemic world will look like, one expert expects that society will return to its social norms almost immediately when the day comes. Find out more: #mentalhealth #depression #defeatdepression #mooddisorders

With your support, we can help others who can’t help themselves. We can do good things this year for #GivingTuesdayCA. Invest in #mentalhealth: https://mdsc.ca/donate/ #mentalhealthmatters #support #mentalillness