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TOPICS
A. Mental Health Issues
In 1971, at age 22, Margaret Trudeau became the youngest First Lady in the world. Her official role led her on a continuous round of state visits, political campaigns and grand parties for world leaders. But the red tape and unrelenting security stultified her free spirit and by the time she mastered the fine art of protocol, she no longer wanted to live by the rules. She has attracted more publicity and more criticism than any woman in Canadian history. Throughout, she has kept her sense of humour and spontaneity.In her candid keynote, Margaret speaks about her life experiences, the challenges she faced being in the public eye and how she came to overcome bipolar disorder.
Margaret has wonderful stories to tell and a strong, clear message on the importance of finding balance of mind, body and spirit. Her message is one of strength, resilience and redefining one's goals.
B. Water: An Issue of Global Importance
C. Making Tough Choices
MARGARET TRUDEAU
Celebrated Canadian & Mental Health Advocate
Margaret Trudeau became the youngest Prime Minister's wife in Canadian history, when she married Pierre Elliot Trudeau at the age of 22. She has led a rich and interesting life, by raising five children and travelling the country and the world extensively.
Trudeau has authored two books, Beyond Reason, and Consequences.
For all her adult life, Margaret Trudeau has suffered from the debilitating effects of her bipolar condition. Now, after seeking medical treatment that has given her life balance and happiness, she advocates strongly on mental health issues, helping people overcome the stigma of mental illness that often prevents sufferers from getting help. She is working with The Royal Ottawa Hospital to raise funds for their new hospital and raise public awareness of mental health issues.
Trudeau now sits on the Executive Advisory Board of the UBC Mental Health Institute. She will further her knowledge of mental health issues and gain new insights into the diagnosis and treatment of some of the most challenging issues in modern medicine.
In May 2009 Trudeau will be awarded the Society of Biological Psychiatry Humanitarian Award, for her efforts to help people suffering from mental illnesses.
She is Honorary President of Watercan, a Canadian NGO that helps the poorest citizens of the world to access safe, clean water. She has travelled three times to Africa with Watercan and is very knowledgeable on water issues and the impending global water crisis. She is an environmental activist.
Margaret has wonderful stories to tell and a strong, clear message on the importance of finding balance of mind, body and spirit. She also tells good jokes.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCES
"Margaret was an amazing speaker and our sold-out audience is still talking about how inspirational Margaret was. She truly showed courage by sharing her story with us and we deeply appreciate her candor.
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Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County Branch
"She far exceeded our hopes with her very genuine presentation of her personal struggles and perspectives on Mental Health issues. Margaret personified our principles as a Peer Support Network, as she clearly presented her own honest perspectives of her own experiences. Her speech resonated with the entire room of attendees, but most particularly with our Staff, Board Members and Service users. I cannot say enough about the extremely positive feedback we have received, nor about how many lives she touched during the day she spent with us."
Mental Health Support Network
"Your message was one of hope and gave heartfelt insight into anyone with mental illness. We loved listening to your stories about your life’s journey."
Diversified Business Communications
