Mental illness is not easy to talk about in our culture, especially if you or someone close to you is the one affected by it.  But research shows that 1 in 5 of us will personally experience it in our lifetime, and that all Canadians are indirectly affected by it through a family member, friend or colleague.  So how do we begin to break down the door of shame and secrecy that prevents the help we need from happening? We talk about it. 

Shawna Percy sits down for a one on one interview with Cheryl Weber to discuss how she coped with the loss of her husband, who committed suicide.