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Stories of Lived Experiences

Austin’s Story

Austin’s path was set for academia in his late twenties. He was writing, publishing and exploring the world. His experiences ranged from a junior field member on a NASA mission…

Dheny’s Story

Dheny is an articulate 25 year-old Mount Royal University graduate with an endearing, self-deprecating sense of humour. You would never guess she’s been struggling with anxiety and depression since she…

Gord’s Story

Gord was nine years old when his father died by suicide. Gord was a shy child, and after his father died, he retreated even more. He put on a brave…

Jays Story

“I think of my mental health like an ocean. I envision the levels of the sea to navigate where I’m at. When I’m in my darkest hour, I’m sucked under…

Jennifer’s Story

Alzheimer’s always cast a long shadow in my mother’s life because her mother and grandmother had both suffered from it and, ultimately, so did she,” says Jennifer. Jennifer’s mother was…

Master Corporal Lorraine Marler

June 27th marks Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. Canada has the highest rate of PTSD according to a World Health Organization study, affecting 9.2% of Canadians in their…

Salima’s Story

Salima is a registered social worker and psychologist. She works as a family counselor with adolescents admitted to adult mental health units. “Many of the teens who come through our…

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