Living with a Black Dog by Matthew Johnstone
One in four women and one in six men will suffer from depression at least once in their life. Few are immune. It was the greatly admired Winston Churchill, a depression sufferer for much of his life, who nicknamed this human condition Black Dog. Living with a Black Dog is perhaps the most useful book ever created about depression. In simple text and strongly supportive illustrations, this slim volume examines, explains, and demystifies one of the most widespread and debilitating problems afflicting modern society. Whether you've struggled with your own Black Dog for years, wondered why you're feeling sort of ruff lately, or known someone shadowed by a dark canine, Living with a Black Dog is for you. Artist and writer Matthew Johnstone, a depression sufferer himself, delivers a moving and uplifting insight into life with this unsavory companion. Even better, the book shows the strength and support to be found within and around us to tame this shaggy beast and ultimately bring it to heel. Johnstone's book doesn't pretend to have all the answers. It doesn't resort to simple dog tricks for dealing with depression. But Living with a Black Dog does deliver understanding, hope, and the assurance that Black Dog days are not forever.Matthew Johnstone (Author) worked as a successful advertising designer in a previous life. He worked all around the world and received numerous prestigious industry honors. Since then, he's used that ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and illustrating books, as well as public speaking. Matthew has written nine books, many of which have become international blockbusters. He spoke to 87 World Health Organization experts about the power of images in understanding difficult-to-articulate themes like mental health, meditation, resilience, and stress.
Stephen Fry, Edward de Bono, Google, and the World Health Organization have all backed Matthew's work. For his excellent efforts in the mental health and wellbeing arena, he is one of six Australians nominated for the 2018 Australian Mental Health Awards. 'Flicking Switches with Images' is his basic motto.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780740757433 |
| ISBN 10 | 0740757431 |
| Title | Living with a Black Dog |
| Author | Matthew Johnstone |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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