Discover how spending time in nature, creating art and helping people can be good for someone’s health during a free online author talk. Journalist Julia Hotz will discuss her new book, “The Connection Cure,” at 2 p.m. Jan. 20. Hotz has spent years traveling the world and learning how differen t forms of connection can help treat symptoms for some of the world’s most common ailments — depression, ADHD, addiction, anxiety, chronic pain, loneliness and more, according to a news release. These connections included joining groups, spending time surrounded by nature, creating and appreciating artwork, and serving other people. This free online talk is organized by the Library Speakers Consortium and made available by Mentor Public Library. Sign up to join this conversation at libraryc.org/mentorpl. A recording of the program will be available to watch afterward. ...read more read less