This is a great video. I would never have imagined that depression could be accurately be portrayed by a guy wearing a dog suit, but I guess you learn something every day!
An interesting term for such a debilitating illness. The way the 'black dog' turns up at the most inopportune moments is very insightful, with a good dose of humour. Well done!
Ever since Winston Churchill popularised the phrase 'Black Dog' to describe the bouts of depression he suffered, it has become shorthand for the illness that millions of people endure, often in shame and silence. I Had A Black Dog is Matthew Johnstone¹s insight into what it¹s like to live with a Black Dog as an unwanted companion.
It is yes, not sure about Churchill. There is a great little book called 'I had a Black Dog' which helps anyone understand what it can be like - well worth a read
This is a great video. I would never have imagined that depression could be accurately be portrayed by a guy wearing a dog suit, but I guess you learn something every day!
TheDepressedReader 1 year ago
matty J's my uncle on dads side. he's a good man
magicjohnstone98 2 years ago
Deals with such a complex and difficult issue in a simple and light-hearted way that people can engage with.
rputtergill 4 years ago
Brilliant!
Bee198222 4 years ago
An interesting term for such a debilitating illness. The way the 'black dog' turns up at the most inopportune moments is very insightful, with a good dose of humour. Well done!
aaronhoward11 4 years ago
Really great video tackling a tricky issue in a clever way. Made me laugh lots...
heynchris 4 years ago
Really insightful, made me laugh but good use of message too!
SarBir 4 years ago
Making comedy out of a crippling illness brilliantly done
1xizzy 4 years ago
Very insightful. Great video
rudibond 4 years ago
I think it's really funny... Is there is a longer cut as it seems like it could be a really funny short film????
SamQior 4 years ago
Thanks for the comment. Yes it is the Banzai guy.
wdmplimited 4 years ago
I liked the shot of the dog on the slide. Depression at a fun fair, nice idea. Is that the guy from Banzai?
theonlyOinwandsworth 4 years ago
what's a black dog?
GASDADJJDQWI 4 years ago
Ever since Winston Churchill popularised the phrase 'Black Dog' to describe the bouts of depression he suffered, it has become shorthand for the illness that millions of people endure, often in shame and silence. I Had A Black Dog is Matthew Johnstone¹s insight into what it¹s like to live with a Black Dog as an unwanted companion.
wdmplimited 4 years ago
who's winston churchill?
GASDADJJDQWI 4 years ago
He's the one in the dog suit
wdmplimited 4 years ago
is it common people to have reoccuring bouts of depression? What's the longest Churchiill had depression do you know?
jbmadvids4401 3 years ago
It is yes, not sure about Churchill. There is a great little book called 'I had a Black Dog' which helps anyone understand what it can be like - well worth a read
honestjohncouk 3 years ago
LOL, that made me laugh! Wish someone would take care of my black dog!
rikbarwick 4 years ago