Mental Health Symposium at Virtual Ability

The Virtual Ability community in Second Life presents its 15th annual Mental Health Symposium. The theme of this symposium is “Pain.” It will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sojourner Auditorium on Virtual Ability Island. Learn more at: virtualability.org/mental-health-symposium-2026

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