Moods is devoted to supplying those suffering from mood disorders and comorbid illnesses (such as addictions, anxiety, eating disorders and borderline personality disorder) with useful information in lay person terms, while also diminishing the stigma attached to mental illness. It is intended to help and encourage those with a mood disorder and aid families and friends in understanding this cruel mental malady. In the workplace, it is used as an educational tool to assist all levels of staff with understanding and dealing with mood disorders.

Our desire is to fill the many gaps of knowledge and awareness of mood disorders. We wish to give those who are currently suffering from these afflictions the opportunity to relate to others with similar experiences; to gain information needed to successfully battle their illness in conjunction with their doctor and treatment plan. We strive to improve the quality of people's lives by providing the knowledge of how to find treatment, and possibly prevention through early diagnosis.

Moods magazine also strives to promote the education of mood disorders in the workplace -- to both management and their staff. Understanding this affliction in the workplace will better prepare management to approach staff displaying early symptoms. In this way, accommodations may be made and assistance given in finding people the help they need at an early stage, thus avoiding long-term disability.

Our long-term goal is to assist in lowering the tremendous costs incurred by society, government and corporations as a result of depression while improving the quality of life for Canadians.