You see, for me, hope, healing and recovery are not individual attainments or life states. Like the best meal or song or spectacular view, these are most profoundly felt when shared with others. I will forever thank MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION for allowing me to share this finest of all gifts.
On Tuesday morning August 27 1997, I awoke at 10:37 am on the psychiatric ward in Sunnybrook Hospital and I was well. After fifteen years of indescribable emotional, cognitive, and physical pain, I was well. After six psychiatrists, seventeen hospital stays, twenty-seven different medications, twenty-four electro-convulsive therapy treatments, countless amounts of psycho-therapy, I was well. Having experienced spontaneous remission after one dose of a new medication (that I would continue with for the next twelve years), I was well.
As mentioned in a previous blog post, the MDAO is working with the Collaborative RESearch Team to study psychosocial issues in Bipolar Disorder (CREST.BD). They are currently conducting a study to explore wellness strategies for bipolar disorder. The study is focusing on developing new knowledge about effective self-management techniques for stopping progression into hypo/mania and for maintaining balance in this condition.
Submitted by Anonymous on January 21, 2014 - 11:08am
The Mood Disorder Association of Ontario has developed a comprehensive support program for family members who are experiencing the complex challenges associated with providing and receiving care to those living with mood disorders and/or addiction.
Submitted by AndrewK on December 30, 2013 - 11:20am
At the recent Annual General Meeting for the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, a poll of our membership identified that a majority of our members believe in the importance of research and would like to see an increasing involvement of the organization in such projects.
Submitted by AndrewK on December 13, 2013 - 1:59pm
Self Management Strategies for those with Bipolar Disorder – The Delphi Study
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario in partnership with The Collaborative RESearch Team to study Psychosocial Issues in Bipolar Disorder aka CREST.BD, are involved in an innovative and exciting project called The Delphi Study. We are looking to explore and share wellness strategies for bipolar disorder.
Submitted by Anonymous on December 4, 2013 - 10:47am
When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, we ate well. Mary Beth and I had both read the terrifying pathology report of a tumor the size of an olive. The surgical digging for lymph nodes was followed by months of radiation. We ate very well.
Friends drove Mary Beth to her radiation sessions and sometimes to her favorite ice cream shop on the half-hour drive back from the hospital. She always ordered chocolate malt. Extra thick.
Submitted by Anonymous on December 3, 2013 - 11:10am
ong-time MDAO group facilitator Ellen Richardson made headlines on the front of the Toronto Star website last week after speaking out against being denied access to the United States.
Submitted by Anonymous on October 22, 2013 - 10:05am
As we mentioned at our recent Annual General Meeting, a poll of membership revealed a great interest in having the MDAO get more formally involved in partnerships with researchers.
