Local Nonprofit Event Raises Mental Health Awareness

To raise awareness and break the stigma associated with mental health, local nonprofit No Shame on U will be hosting its 3rd Annual Event featuring Brian Cuban on November 5th in Skokie.

Brian Cuban, younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank Shark, Mark Cuban, will talk about his mental health journey, living with, and recovering from, twenty-seven years of eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Brian Cuban is the author of the best-selling book, Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder. He is also the author of the 2017 book, The Addicted Lawyer. Cuban speaks regularly about his recovery and breaking the stigma surrounding male eating disorders and mental illness. Cuban has appeared on prestigious talks shows such as the Katie Couric Show and he also writes extensively on these subjects. His columns have appeared on CNN.com, Foxnews.com, The Huffington Post and in online and print newspapers around the world.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, November 5th, 2017

6:00 pm VIP Reception with Hors d'oeuvres

7:00 pm General Admission Registration

7:15 pm Speaker and Q&A8:30 pm Dessert Reception & Book SigningDietary Laws Observed. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 9599 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL.

General Admission starts at 7pm. General Admission tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. General Admission includes speech, dessert and book signing.

VIP starts at 6pm. VIP tickets include hors d'oeuvres, private meet and greet with Brian Cuban, and VIP gift bag with Brian's book. VIP tickets also include speech, dessert and book signing.