Krista Johnston
April 23, 2011
Statistics show that one in five Canadians will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime. For many, the symptoms of a mental disorder begin to surface during adolescence – a time which is already full of change, emotional instability and uncertainty. Already perched on shaky ground, many people will conceal their symptoms and fail to seek treatment for fear they will be judged or misunderstood. This isolation and secrecy can often lead to serious, if not disastrous, consequences for families, yet with the right support in place, a person suffering from mental illness can rise above their circumstances and become a champion for change. Such is the story of Rachel Scott-Mignon.
