- When Canterbury High School student Hannah Brunsdon (facing page, with her mother Kathy) faced depression in 2010, her family struggled to find timely help. Today, as a mental health activist and speaker, she works to help others facing similar issues. She recently received an Inspiration Award from The Royal for her work. Photography by Jamie Kronick.
- In the wake of Daron Richardson’s death, high school phys-ed and health teacher Patricia Keeble (in pink) mobilized teachers and students at her school to talk openly about teen mental health. With her (left to right): Shaezeen Syed, Rishka Aggarwal, and Michael Gertsenchtein. Photography by Jamie Kronick.
- Ottawa Senators player Colin Greening is involved with The Royal’s recently launched Power to the Purple Challenge campaign, which encourages young people to talk about mental health — and to ask for help when they need it . Photography by Graham Law.


