I wouldve died thinking i had a depression that would never go away. If canada doesnt delay maid for Mental Illness, i would feel. That were disposable. Ill speak on behalf of those who dont have a voice, those who are frightened to have a voice. I hope im speaking for them. Its the one thing i believe i have to do to advocate for the mentally ill and advocate for a proper way for assisted death for the mentally ill. Around the world, there are conversations on medically assisted dying. Germany, france and the uk are all currently debating whether it should be permitted and for whom. Medical assistance in dying in canada, also known as maid, is available for adults with terminal illness or serious and chronic medical conditions, but is not yet available for people who suffer solely from a Mental Illness. Its a controversial idea the country is currently debating. My name isjohn scully. Im 82 years old. Ive been diagnosed with severe depression, incurable ptsd and incurable anxiety diso