Stranger assaults on the increase across Canada with particular attention being paid to such attacks on public transit in Toronto and Vancouver. How much of the issue deals with mental health concerns and how are victims of stranger assaults faring following these random and violent confrontations?

Guests: Julia Rady. Victim of a violent stranger attack on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Wrote op ed on experience with recommendations.

& Mark Henick. Mental health strategist. Served as nat'l spokesperson for the Canda-wide Faces of Mental Illness Campaign. - Attempted suicide at 15 and his Ted Talk description of that event during which Mark's life was saved by a stranger has been viewed millions of times online. - CEO of Strategic Mental Health Consulting.

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