The library was awarded a grant from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to host a mental health speaker! In collaboration with the Student Counseling Resource Center and Lindenwood Public Safety, Kevin Breel will speak about his life with depression and how to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. This virtual event is Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. CT on Zoom. Kevin Breel's TEDx Talk, "Confessions of a Depressed Comic" has over four million views, making it one of the most-watched TED talks ever on mental health. Breel's honest and humorous take on his first-hand experience with depression and his message of ending the stigma will resonate with all types of audiences. All are welcome to attend this virtual event!

Register for this event through the Lindenwood Learning Academy's event calendar.