A letter to the editor published in today's edition of The Chronicle Herald:
Last weekend, people of all ages gathered in Halifax for the Road to Recovery Walk-a-thon held by the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia. We walked through Halifax together to support families, friends and all individuals who have been touched by mental illness. Our aim was to raise funds, but more importantly to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. I was disappointed that we received no coverage from The Chronicle Herald.
Many people and families touched by mental illness suffer stigma created by society and the public. It’s up to us to work together to learn more about schizophrenia and what we can do as a community to aid in eliminating the stigma surrounding it. Recovery is possible, but we need everyone’s help to make it a reality.
Laura Dunnington, Halifax
