The Fredericton women hope these dolls made of felt and fake fur will change the way people talk about mental illness among young people. The goal is to teach kids about self-awareness and empowerment and to slow the increase in mental illness among adults. - Rebecca TremblayIn 2016, the Mental Health Commission of Canada, said one in five people experiences some form of mental illness before the age of 40. "Puppets are this magic key element that really connects with children," said Tremblay, who discovered her love for puppets in university. (Maria Jose Burgos/CBC)According to a Canadian Mental Health Association survey, more than half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression to be an "epidemic."

Source: CBC News March 24, 2019 10:52 UTC