Virtual Book Study

We will be discussing the book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. In this book, Dr. Murthy makes a case for loneliness as a public health concern. It is at the root of many of the epidemics sweeping the world today from alcohol and drug addiction to violence to depression and anxiety. Loneliness is affecting not only our health, but also how our children experience school, how we perform in the workplace, and the sense of division and polarization in our society.

This virtual book study is designed to bring together family care professionals, to get a deeper understanding of issues in our community, and to connect as an industry.

This program is funded by the Government of Canada.

Each participant will receive a copy of the book study guide. Books are available for purchase on many platforms or to borrow from the Huron County Library. Please register by Friday, September 20 on the first session of the program here.

DURATION: 8 weeks

DATES AND TIMES: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Wednesday, September 25 to Wednesday, November 13

LOCATION: Zoom

FACILITATOR: Susan Cowman, Parent Support Worker at Rural Response for Healthy Children & Lyndsay O'Donnell, Huron Perth Public Health Staff