Reclaiming Life Amidst Mental Illness

Explore a powerful TEDx talk featuring mother-daughter duo Rachel Siddoway and Sonja Wasden as they share their personal journey of living with mental illness. Discover how a family can navigate mental health challenges with openness and dignity. Learn from Sonja Wasden's 30-year experience as a suicide survivor and mental health advocate, and gain insights from Rachel Siddoway's perspective as an award-winning author. Witness their compassionate approach to healing and advocacy as they discuss the importance of breaking stigmas surrounding mental health. Gain valuable insights on creating inclusive and educational conversations about mental illness, and be inspired by their story of resilience and hope. Note that this talk contains a discussion of a suicide attempt and represents the speakers' personal experiences with trauma and mental health.

Reclaiming Life Amidst Mental Illness | Rachel Siddoway & Sonja Wasden | TEDxHartlandHill