MAGIC MENTAL HEALTH
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candour, more unashamed conversation.” Glenn Close
The purpose of Human Living Libraries is to expose the community to different people they may not otherwise interact with, share new perspectives, lessen prejudice and develop a better understanding of others. Young people are encouraged to attend this event (12-25) and bookings are essential.
The purpose of the event is to talk openly about mental health with compassion and without judgement. The more we talk about mental health, the more we lessen the stigma surrounding this universal, non-discriminatory issue.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Book Profiles
Henry Thompson
Henry is a psychologist who has been helping people with mental health issues for over 20 years. He is also an author, publishing several books focusing on mental health.
Lara Wells
Lara has been a youth worker for 8 years and appreciates every opportunity she gets to talk to young people about mental health. Lara was bullied in high school and has since hosted numerous mental health workshops at youth centres.
Betty Jones
Betty has been a high school counsellor for over 10 years and has received countless testimonials from students expressing the positive impact she made in their lives.
Jarred Holden
Jarred is an Indigenous Australian business owner. He runs an automotive repair business and has struggled with mental health issues throughout his life. He has 3 children of his own and wants to connect with young people and show them that there is always hope.
Event Details
Where: The Pearl Room (located adjacent to Pearl Cove Library on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible)
When: Thursday, 10/10/2019 from 12 pm-3:50 pm
Bookings: http://www.eventbrite.com.au or at Pearl Cove Library Customer Service Desk
Phone: (02) 9513 6592
10/10 World Mental Health Day
https://1010.org.au
Image taken from https://pixabay.com/photos/mental-health-wellness-psychology-2019924
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