Former weatherman Kevin Mannix to talk about dealing with depression Feb. 21

WINTHROP — Former weatherman Kevin Mannix will lead a discussion about the challenges of depression on at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St.

The discussion, sponsored by the Winthrop Public Library Foundation, is free and open to the public. After delivering the weather for over 25 years, Mannix began work on a non-weather segment called “Kevin’s Story,” a series that addresses the shame often associated with mental health issues.

The series drew more than 4,000 responses from viewers, and Mannix received calls from several people who called 2-1-1 after seeing the show. Both Mannix and his wife, Linda Rota, have struggled with depression and the associated stigma of mental health issues. The couple coauthored the book “Weathering Shame,” which is the story of individual experiences growing up surrounded by alcoholism, depression and suicide. A book signing will follow the talk, and books will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information visit www.baileylibrary.org or call 207-377-8673.