Face-to-Face with Christine Dubois

Christine is a mother, support worker, author, and volunteer from Asbestos, Québec. She has spoken publicly about mental illness for various organizations since 2004. Christine has been affected by generalized anxiety disorder since childhood, and was officially diagnosed at age 27. Three years later, she was also diagnosed with depression. The diagnoses ushered in a period of significant change for both Christine and her family. Christine wholeheartedly believes in taking on new challenges as part of her recovery.  Her book « La depression, le plus beau cadeau de ma vie », describes depression as the greatest gift of her life. Christine believes her book  can be a source of motivation not only for those living with mental illness, but also a tool for maintaining good mental health.  Christine hopes that by writing and sharing her story, she can help put an end to the stigma and discrimination often associated with mental health issues. Christine believes everything happens for a reason, and that the challenges she’s faced have shaped the person she is today. For Christine, Recovery is Possible.