Our Journey With Matthew
At the age of 12, our son Matthew was diagnosed with depression. He was suffering from suicidal thoughts and was admitted on more than one occasion to the adolescent psychiatric ward. Matthew was prescribed different medications for his depression. In addition to...
Our Journey with Chloe
Chloe, our daughter, is 17. Chloe has been suffering with depression and anxiety for the last 7 years.
Twenty-One Year Old Writes Minister Philpott; Asks for Action to Save Peers
August, 2016 Dear Minister Philpott, I know the odds of you actually reading this letter are slim but it’s worth a try. Not for me, but for the countless teenagers and families of adults across the province of Ontario. As a general practitioner, I’m quite...
My Son Todd’s Last Days
By: Donna White My son Todd became addicted to OxyContin a few years ago after a break up, when he was severely depressed. After the formula was changed to make OxyContin tamper proof he became addicted to fentanyl. Fentanyl is very expensive and he started stealing...
My name is Mikaela and I am a person in recovery.
My name is Mikaela and I am a person in recovery. I grew up in a small town in Southwest Saskatchewan. I had an amazing childhood with loving parents who only wanted the best for us kids. I have two older brothers. My parents are still together to this day. Growing up...