1 on 1 with Michelle | Angela Tabak | Day 2 Red Deer

Prepare to be moved by Angela Tabak's heart-wrenching story of loss and grief. In a candid one-on-one interview with Michelle Leduc Catlin, Angela opens up about the suicide of her beloved son in 2021. With incredible courage and strength, Angela speaks out about the painful reality that she and countless others face - the struggle to receive adequate mental health support amidst COVID-19 that has monopolized our attention.
As Angela shares her story, she reveals the devastating impact of the societal focus on respiratory illness, which prevented her son from receiving the help he so desperately needed. Despite actively seeking support, her son ultimately succumbed to his pain and took his own life. Angela's story is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to prioritize mental health care in our communities, and to support those who are struggling with their mental health during these trying times.