Hi there... I'm Mackenzie, the owner, creator, designer, and everything in between at EVOLVE Mental Health Apparel. Welcome and thank you for taking the time to read about me and my why.
EVOLVE Mental Health Apparel was established in April 2021, initially shared with friends and family on Instagram before expanding to a website and participating in local markets and events in central Alberta.
As of June 2024, I can proudly say that I am a registered social worker in Alberta and have gained a deeper understanding of mental health and how I can spread awareness to a growing concern in Canada within people of all ages. It all begins with the person - it's important to recognize that mental health is intertwined with various aspects of a person's life, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Since I was sixteen, in 2012, I have lived with depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic fatigue, and an unknown debilitating chronic pain after experiencing a traumatic illness to my body. Since then I have navigated the medical system in search of help to simply just survive without pain. 13 years later, here I am, almost twenty-nine and although I still live with all of the same symptoms, I have chose to evolve rather than feel defeated.
I share my story through EVOLVE MHA because I believe being vulnerable is not a weakness, it's crucial to share experiences to heal ourselves and others. If you found my page, I'm glad you have! You are not alone - when 'I' becomes 'we', illness becomes wellness 🩵