One in five Canadians will experience mental illness in their lifetime yet many won’t seek help due to stigma surrounding mental illness and recovery. To mark World Mental Health Day, Daily Hive partnered with Coast Mental Health and launched a four-week series called Mental Illness Uncensored. 

• November 7, 2017 — Althea’s Story: When you believe in yourself, anything is possible 
• October 31, 2017 — Antonio’s Story: Depression is like having an enemy living inside you
• October 17, 2017 — Natalie’s Story: Community worker Natalie’s perspective
• October 10, 2017 — Kaleb’s Story: How Kaleb went from crack addiction to being confident