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Events are free unless otherwise noted. Space may be limited, so please call to register in advance.

Psychiatrist Sheila Lahijani, MD, will speak about the sleep disorders experienced by cancer patients and how they affect cognition.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Stanford Health Library, Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201, 211 Quarry Road, Palo Alto
To register, call 650-725-9456.

The class offers interactive learning and discussion with teens and parents, and focuses on relationships with peers, family and others. Topics covered will include connection and conflict resolution, respect for self and others, healthy decisions, and family support.
Date: Monday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Menlo Corporate Center, 4100 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park
Fee: $60. Register online at classes.stanfordchildrens.org.

Marla Seidman, a state-registered counselor and community educator at the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, will explain the importance of the open enrollment period for 2019 coverage and how the program can help beneficiaries save.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
Location: Stanford Health Library, Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201, 211 Quarry Road, Palo Alto

Psychiatrist Kim Bullock, MD, will review the theory, evidence, application and potential use of virtual reality technology for treatment of a variety of mental illnesses.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
Location: Stanford Health Library, Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201, 211 Quarry Road, Palo Alto

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