“The secret is to nip any mental disorder in the bud. As soon as you're not feeling yourself, reach out and get some help because you can quickly get better. If you get stuck in it, it's so hard to get out.”

Canadian activist, mother of Justin Trudeau

Margaret Trudeau is a Canadian activist, and the former wife of Pierre Trudeau and mother of Justin Trudeau. Born Margaret Joan, she has been a public figure since the 1970s and is known for her advocacy on mental health, especially bipolar disorder. She married Pierre Trudeau in 1971 and later became the first woman in Canadian history to be both the wife and the mother of prime ministers. She is also the mother of Alexandre "Sacha" Trudeau and Michel Trudeau, and has spoken publicly about living with bipolar disorder and supporting others who face it.