Area seniors are invited to attend a presentation by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Psychiatrist Darshana Bhattacharyya about the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that will be given as a free Lunch and Learn seminar by a panel of experts on Thursday, May 12, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Deerwood Auditorium.

Dr. Bhattacharyya will discuss how to best support yourself and/or your loved ones and share mental health services offered at CRMC. A member of CRMC’s Behavioral Health team since September 2021, Dr. Bhattacharyya treats adult individuals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and other psychiatric illness. She earned her Medical Degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in molecular and cell biology at the University of California at Berkeley.

Sponsored by Cuyuna Area Connections in partnership with CRMC, boxed lunches will be provided. Tables will be spaced apart for social distancing and masks are encouraged when not eating. Space is limited. Registration is required by Monday, May 9, by calling KariLee Pietz at 218-545-5361.

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