Actress Patty Duke to Speak on Mental Illness in Duluth

Actress Patty Duke shares her struggle with mental illness, and her recovery, in Duluth May 29th. "An evening With Patty Duke" kicks off with a social hour at 6 p.m. in the Great lakes Ballroom of the Duluth Holiday Inn. Although admission is free, however pre-registration is required @ the foundation.

Duke was the first celebrity to go public with her mental health diagnosis, and has since become an activist for mental health causes, according to an article in the May issue of Essentially You magazine. The event is hosted by the Miller-Dwan Foundation as part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Essentia Health-Duluth, formerly known as Miller Dwan Medical Center.