Films at MHPL on Saturday will focus on isolation, loneliness
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28, 2025.
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In order to help combat one of the area’s “most urgent public health crises,” the Medicine Hat Public Library is hosting a series of short films. Isolation and loneliness are a serious issue, says MHPL. According to Project UnLonely from the Foundation for Art & Healing, “Over one-third of adults report significantly feeling this way, and research shows it can lead to a 30 per cent increased risk of early death – on par with smoking 15 cigarettes per day. What’s more, other mental health-related issues can result from these feelings, such as depression, suicide and substance abuse.” In order to educate on this and help combat it, the library will show a series of short films exploring themes of loneliness, connection and belonging from diverse perspectives. This event will take place at 2 p.m. at the Library Theatre on Saturday. 6-5
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