Olympian returns to N.S. mental health event [Video]

Clara Hughes has long been a champion for mental health for Canadians. On Wednesday, she will be the keynote speaker at an event called “Let’s Keep Talking,” taking place at The University of King’s College in Halifax as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week.

The annual event, presented by Bell Let’s Talk, is intended “to educate, inspire and celebrate the achievements of outstanding Nova Scotians who either live with mental illness or addiction or support those who do” said the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia on their website.

Hughes is a humanitarian and the only Olympian to win medals in the winter games for speed skating and the summer games for cycling. Her book, “Open Heart, Open Mind,” details her struggles with depression.

Wednesday’s event marks a return to Halifax for Hughes, who spoke at the inaugural “Let’s Keep Talking” event 10 years ago. In an Interview with CTV, she said there have been …