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The Mardons and the Pandemic

Austin Mardon, Editor, Catherine Mardon, Editor

2020

Abstract

Written by Mohathir Sheikh, Hannah Cho, Mya Colwell, Maisha Fahmida, Janani Rajendra, Neha Soraya, Gillyan Xu with editing by Alyssa Kulchisky and graphic design by Amy Zhao. In this book, Austin and Catherine delve into their background, and reflect on how the covid-19 pandemic has changed their lives as people with disabilities. Both share their individual hardships they faced due to their respective mental health issues, as well as the overall effect it had on their family life during this unprecedented time. Through a combination of stories and insights. Both illuminate the difficulties marginalized and at-risk populations face; issues that are not getting covered by major news and media outlets. Finally, Dr. Mardon and Catherine reflect on their mental health journy and provide insights on what the future may hold.

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