The second in the Fall series of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is titled: Mental Health, Substance Use, and Why You Need to Know About It. Lila Bennett, Executive Director of the Journey to Recovery Center and author of two self-help books, will focus on addiction and how it often starts, what it looks like in daily life for the person, for family members, and for the community. Addiction is not only drugs or alcohol but also food, relationships, or gambling. All of these may impact mental health or mental illness. The program will end with a conversation about why mental health, both as a concept and in practice, is important to every single one of us and why mental and emotional awareness of trauma is not a sign of weakness.
This discussion will take place at the Stowe Cinema Triplex, 454 Mountain Road from 1-2pm on Wednesday Sept. 13. To register for single or all lectures, go to learn.uvm.edu/olli/lamoille or call802-656-5817. We can also assist you at the door.