London author honored as nationwide psychological health champ

A young London author will receive a nationwide award for her work regarding mental health just as the books she has composed are making their method into London primary schools.Kristin Legault-Donkers, 20, will get the Sharon Johnston Champion of Mental Health Award for Youth next month for her advocacy and mentoring, including her series of kids’s books on mental health. Recently, the Rotary Club of London finalized a collaboration with the author to supply Legault-Donkers ‘books to each London primary school.Legault-Donkers, a former St. Thomas resident now studying psychology at Western University, has had her own struggles with mental health, and her mom had bipolar affective disorder. She researched, wrote and published 4 books called the Kid’s Mental Health Series in 2016 to assist youths handling depression, stress and anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and bipolar disorder.Legault-Donkers utilized her own money, about$15,000 left to her by her mother, who died when she was nine, to release the books, which were highlighted by St. Thomas graphic artist Paul Wilson.With her books, in addition to her advocacy, mentoring, and blogging, Legault-Donkers wished to enhance understanding about mental disorder. “The Rotary Club likewise saw value in raising awareness, reducing stigma and building neighborhood support. They have actually assisted me share the message in a big way and I am grateful for their assistance, “she stated in a news release.The series was made into an academic plan that has actually been utilized at schools in London.The champions awards, provided by the Canadian Alliance of Mental Disorder and Mental Health, will be kept in Ottawa on May 8. The gala exists by Bell Let’s Talk.hdaniszewski@postmedia.com!.?.!