Friday 29 November 2019

October is Mental Health Month

Pearl Cove's

Human Library of Mental Health

"Freedom is a State of Mind" MENKAURE 


Event Details
When: Friday 9th October 2020
Where: Pearl Room (adjacent to Pearl Cove Library)
Time: 2-6 pm
Ages: 14+ years old 
Cost: Free!
Bookings: via Eventbrite

What is a Human library?

Human Libraries are a safe and inclusive space for face-to-face dialogue that allows the readers to learn about other people and their lives in an open and respectful manner.  (more info)

What is this event?

Pearl Cove library has invited a number of human books from our community to come into our library and share their experiences with interested readers.
Books can be borrowed for up to 25 minutes for discussions about mental health, and issues stemming from it. Books may not leave the library grounds and are free to refuse to answer any questions or terminate the borrowing period early. Books must be returned in the same condition.
Some discussions may make mention of deceased persons.

Meet the Books


Helen Hywater - A young indigenous woman who has battled with depression and anxiety since her early teens

Arty Fischel - Local high school councilor

Bennie Factor - Liaison from mental health organisation HeadSpace

Dr Dinah Mite - Psychologist working in the Black Dog Institute

Chester Minit - Young man who has OCD and ADHD

Horace Cope -  He grew up with a father battling depression

Robyn Banks - High school student with depression.


Find out more about The Human Library
Find out more about HeadSpace
Find out more about the Black Dog Institute

Contact the library for more info about this event
0461 568 577
02 61 568 577
libraryinquiries@pearlcove.gov.au

Elliot Quinn

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