Susan Mifsud

Meet Susan Mifsud. Susan is married, has two wonderful sons and a twenty year career in human resources management.  She loves to read, dabble in short story writing, and power walk with friends for mental and physical well-being. For a number of years, she has had periodic struggles with depression.  Susan describes herself as an outgoing, enthusiastic and happy person, with a depressive disorder.  Her illness does not define her, but it is part of who she is. By normalizing the “face” of someone with depression, others can begin to see it as an illness rather than a character flaw. She hopes that by being a Face in the Mental Illness Awareness Week campaign, she can illustrate that people with mental illnesses can be productive and successful members of the workforce and community. Participating in the campaign can open up positive, non-judgmental dialogue about mental illness and provide support for those dealing with similar challenges so that they may enjoy successful and meaningful lives. Recovery is Possible.