Childhood actress from ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to speak on mental health

Next week, former childhood actress and current mental health advocate Lisa Jakub, who took on roles in movies such as “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Independence Day,” will speak virtually at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on ways to cope with anxiety, the value of self-acceptance, and methods for recognizing anxiety in your life.

Titled “Anxiety, Depression & Learning to Embrace Your Weird,” the event, which is free and open to the public, will be held via streaming on Zoom beginning at 2 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

“Mental health has often been ignored, especially on college campuses, but I think in the wake of the pandemic more people are paying attention to it,” Cocurricular and Transition Programs Coordinator Clifton Puckett said. “And it’s even more important to focus on anxiety and depression now, because we’re all feeling the weight of the world.”

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