Cycling Across the World for Mental Health

10/19/11 • 12 min

Michael Schratter has been traveling the world on his bicycle for just over a year. The Canadian schoolteacher is cycling the globe to raise awareness about mental health stigma through his “Ride Don’t Hide”campaign. Schratter is now wrapping up his tour in Canada and expects to roll up to his Vancouver home next month. PEERS Podcast host Jenee Darden spoke with him during his stop in Montreal.

Photo of Michael Schrattter cycling in Mexico.

Photo of Michael Schrattter cycling in Mexico.

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