Mental Health & Wellbeing: An evening with Lorelei Mason - 3rd Oct, 6pm-7.30pm
It's essential we keep the conversation going in Otautahi Christchurch about mental health and wellbeing. Lorelei Mason, former One News Health Correspondent leads this korero with authors Naomi Arnold, Headlands, New Stories of Anxiety, Steve Langley, Been There: Young People's Stories of Struggle and Hope, GP and youth advocate Dame Sue Bagshaw plus other guests.
This event is hosted and supported by Reading in Mind an online book initiative administered by Pegasus Health, Christchurch City Libraries and MHERC. Reading In Mind features books and resources on a wide range of wellbeing topics to assisting sufferers and supporters of those with mild to medium mental health conditions. Studies have shown reading can be beneficial for those experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.
The event is free and open to all those involved in the mental health and wellbeing field, or are wanting to find out more.
Where: Turanga Library, TSB space
When: 3rd Oct, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Who: Everyone welcome
Details: Refreshments and light snacks provided. Please RSVP via EventFinda
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