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Men’s CBTm Program

This program is geared towards any man aged 18 or older, living in Manitoba who has either been directed or chose on their own to take a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) course. Participants must be willing to participate in the research evaluation of the classes to join. No mental health diagnosis is required to register.

CBTm is an evidence-based educational program. The version we are delivering is for Men (Adults) 18+. According to the CBTm website, “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) is designed to help you build resilience and improve your mental wellness.”

CBTm may be useful for people who are:

  • Struggling with anxiety and/or mood symptoms
  • Experiencing a negative impact to their life due to their mental health
  • Wanting to learn new skills to help manage their own well-being.
  • Parents or caregivers wanting to build skills to better support their children’s mental health and well-being.

Classes are led by a trained facilitator and held virtually over Zoom and/or in person at MDAM’s office. Sessions are approximately 90 minutes long and occur once per week for 5 weeks.

The classes include a PowerPoint presentation in lecture format. Participants are encouraged to discuss and ask the facilitator questions if they feel comfortable.

Skills practice will be assigned weekly. Participants are welcome to bring one support person to attend the classes. 

Research Information for CBTm Program

To determine if the CBTm programs are helpful, individuals will be asked to fill out a set of questions for each class and following course completion. The questions will ask about their mental health, as well as gather feedback on the program. All information gathered is held on a secure server and data will be made anonymous.

This program will be delivered from June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025.

The program will be delivered online via Zoom and/or in person at MDAM’s office, for 1 hour to 90 minutes per week for a total of 5 weeks per session. There is a maximum of 10 participants per session or 100 participants in total. We will alternate between delivering virtual and in-person sessions.

Upcoming Sessions in 2024 (V=Virtual, IP= In Person)

V: June 2 – June 5 – July 3, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
V: July 11 – August 8, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm *3 spots remaining!

Complete the form below to register for our next intake.

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Program Details

This program is geared towards any man aged 18 or older, living in Manitoba who has either been directed or chose on their own to take a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) course. Participants must be willing to participate in the research evaluation of the classes to join. No mental health diagnosis is required to register.

MDAM would like to thank Doug Petrick and Karen Hammarstrand. Your donation has made this program possible and we are very thankful for your contribution.

MDAM + MHERC Self-Help Book Club

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba and the MHERC Library are pleased to announce they have partnered to offer a Self-Help Book Club. In 2024-2025 a total of three different books were read by book club participants, namely: Atomic Habits, Atlas of the Heart, and Essentialism. When in operation, the book club meets on Wednesdays from 6 – 7:30 pm in the MHERC Library, located in the MDAM office at 100 – 4 Fort Street. The next book club is planned for the fall of 2025, stay tuned for more details!

Sign up quickly to reserve your spot as there are limited seats available.

Please note: books are to be returned to the MHERC library when the book club ends. A $10 fee is payable before the club begins which helps to cover the cost of the workbook you’ll receive.

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M.A.D. Mondays

Music, Art, Dance, Drama

A safe space for anyone ages 12-17 for after school to listen to/play music, create art, dance, drama, and have access to peer support workers. Snacks provided.

Pre-registration required!

E-mail: youthprogram@moodmb.ca
Phone: 204-890-4316

*THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD*

MAD Camp 2024

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, together with the United Way, is excited to deliver our signature youth program, Music, Art, Dance and Drama (MAD) Camp.

For youth ages 12-17, this 2-week camp runs from Mon – Fri, 9 am- 4 pm, July 8th to August 30th, 2024. The sessions include:

  • Session 1: July 8 – 19, 2024 – THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL
  • Session 2: July 22 – August 2, 2024 – THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL
  • Session 3: August 5 – 16, 2024 – THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL
  • Session 4: August 19 – 30, 2024

This mental wellness-oriented camp is based on a holistic model and includes healthy snacks and lunches. Activities include (but aren’t limited to!):

  • Music – a full music room and staff who can teach you some basics
  • Art – create your own ‘Picasso’!
  • Dance – learn dance from an experienced instructor and choreograph a routine
  • Drama – learn skills in Acting, Improv, Scene work and more with a certified instructor
  • Field Trips – Forks, Parks, Walking Tours, etc.
  • Mental Health Education – learn about mood disorders, coping skills, and how to support mental wellness
  • Nutrition – learn about healthy eating and nutrition
  • Campers will showcase their newfound talent on the last day of camp in our Final Showcase Event!

At MAD Camp, campers develop friendships, support systems, and networks to help them navigate their mental well-being. Contact our Youth Program Coordinator with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: MAD Camp is located at 83 Garry Street, the same building that houses Mood Disorders but in a different space.  

Additional instructions: If a session is full, please email youthprogram@moodmb.ca to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if we can offer the session to the youth.

Drop-off instructions: To access the camp, there is a loading zone where you can drop off your child/children. When you enter the building, please find the set of elevators and go to the second floor. Go straight down and take a left to the end of the hallway and find the sign with our MDAM logo on it.

Download this handy map to help guide your way!

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M.A.D. Camp Registration 2024

An enrollment form for the 2-week M.A.D. Camp for youth offered by MDAM.

Participant Details

Name(Required)
Enter the date you were born
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Your Background – Please answer the following questions so we can better prepare for the needs of all campers during M.A.D. Camp.

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If you’d prefer to download a PDF of the registration form, please click on the link below.

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Check out this heartwarming story “Marching to the beat of their own drum,” involving youth and our M.A.D. Camp as told by our Funding Partner, the United Way of Winnipeg. April 21, 2023

Women’s Wellness Group

Our Women’s Wellness Group meets up for six weeks and allows for individuals who identify as women in our community to come together in a positive, safe, and supportive environment. We offer a safe haven to empower positivity, support growth, and enhance learning. Women will share their experiences, embrace a positive mindset and expand their knowledge of mental health through topics such as:

  • Self-care
  • Mindfulness
  • Yoga
  • Nutrition
  • Paint night
  • Meditation
  • Walk and talks
  • Book night

Our Women’s Wellness Group meets in Winnipeg at our office located at 100 – 4 Fort Street. If you would like to add your name to our waiting list, please email Carollee at womensprogram@moodmb.ca. Maximum of 10 participants per session.

Stay tuned for future Women’s Wellness groups, we offer multiple sessions throughout the year. Monitor this page and our social media for dates, times, and locations.

Women’s Speakers Series

The Women’s Speakers Series is a monthly online series via Facebook Live, airing the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7PM. The Speakers Series was created to give those who identify as women in our community a platform to speak about their stories in the open, and to feel empowered in doing so.

Featuring a different speaker each month, the series is based on our peer support model – we empower those who suffer from mental illness to share their lived experiences and recovery stories of hope in a safe and supportive environment.

SAVE THE DATES

Speakers and dates to be announced soon.

View past Speakers videos in our Media centre under Videos.

Disordered Eating

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is pleased to announce our latest pilot project, our Disordered Eating and Body Image Workshop, and Peer-Support Group.

There is such value in sharing our stories and learning to re-write the narratives that often keep us locked in shame and self-deprecation.  Disordered eating, obsessive dieting, low self-esteem, diagnosable eating disorders, and other co-occurring issues are part of a mental health space that currently does not have provincial supports in place to sustain the growing demands of the community. MDAM’s goal is to continue to expand our peer-support-based programming, to provide further assistance for people in this space. 

This workshop runs weekly for six sessions. The intention of having a longer spanning workshop is to provide education and skill-building while also creating a community around empowerment.

Disclaimer: MDAM offers peer support only, not clinical support.

If you are interested in signing up for our next virtual program, please fill out our online form:

Disordered Eating Participant Registration

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Baby Blues and Better Days

The Baby Blues and Better Days course is offered by Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. It is a free 6-week course for new mothers and their partners that addresses issues and concerns that can come with the birth of a baby, with special emphasis on post-partum depression. Attendees learn skills and coping strategies from facilitators who have lived experience with post-partum depression. A support group (in person or online) is offered after the course to provide ongoing help to parents.

Currently, we are offering this course four times per year virtually. The size of the group is kept small (maximum 10 registrants) to facilitate good conversations. Moms, partners, and babies are all welcome to attend virtually.

If you have questions or comments, please contact our Women’s Program Coordinator at 204-560-1463 or womensprogram@moodmb.ca

Postpartum Peer Support Group

We offer an online weekly Postpartum Peer Support group, every Tuesday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. **CURRENTLY ON HOLD**

Postpartum Warmline *ON HOLD TEMPORARILY*

Our postpartum warmline is 204-560-1468. This line is active Monday to Friday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.