The News-Press 11
October 11, 2018 Presented by
Colorado Community Media in partnership with Douglas County Libraries and Douglas County Mental Health Initiative
Shared Stories:
Time to Talk About Mental Health Mothers and mental health advocates talk about how mental illness affects families, and why — and how — we need to talk about it.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 | 7-9PM James H LaRue Library 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch Jeannie Ritter, Keynote Speaker
Former First Lady of Colorado Mental Health Ambassador, Mental Health Center of Denver
A FREE Community Event
Watch on FaceBook Live!
“Making mental health part of our everyday conversation” Jeannie has been a fierce advocate for mental health and wellness issues for more than 10 years, since serving as First Lady of Colorado.
Lissa Miller
Stay-at-Home Mom, Social Worker and Small Business Owner Lissa, a Parker mother of two and social worker for 10 years, shares how she successfully managed mental health challenges, including anxiety and postpartum depression.
Maureen Lake
Retired Douglas County Special Education Teacher, Mom and Author of “Being Happy Raising Happy” Maureen, a Lone Tree resident and holistic wellness expert, talks about the challenges and successes of parenting a child with mental illness. Her book is a self-care manual for moms of spirited children.
For Additional Information, Please Visit
ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/TimeToTalk or Call 303-566-4100
To sign up for this free event, please go to DCL.org and click on the Library Events tab