I had a black dog, his name was depression

At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don't know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is the first and most critical towards recovery.

In collaboration with WHO to mark World Mental Health Day, writer and illustrator Matthew Johnstone tells the story of overcoming the "black dog of depression".

For more information on World Mental Health Day, please visit:

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events...

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[StataFanLearner]

I'm having a big black dog. He goes with me every where every circumstance. I don't know how to solve. it.

[Simon Edwards]

Matthew Johnstone

hits the nail on the head

thanks

[joe smith]

I really enjoy how they use the black dog instead of most ads that just flat out say if you're depressed do this or that, it makes you appreciate it more.

[Daniel Paredes]

i used to have a black dog, now i have a huge black t-rex or something that huge, everyday he tries to eat me but never ends doing so

[drshammari61]

yaaaaaah

[Yoriku sm]

I used to have one. But not anymore :D

[dglshenry4]

My black dog is a nightmare; sadness and exhaustion.

[ozpsychosis]

The silent struggle continues. I will not be defeated by my depression. I choose to live. I choose to fight. and to all of you depressed people around the world, fight! you can win

[teddy horan]

My black dog is a puppy. But its growing up

[captaingreenpenguin]

ive had the black dog since i was 11 and i still have him now (i'm 15) and he seems to control my life about 80% of the time and its brought to the very edge but i refuse to take the last step, yet it continues to hinder me like when i make a mistake it hounds me the whole day or when i eat food it tells me that i dont deserve to eat and i dont know how to confront it

[Inken Owls]

i hated this book when my therapist show me it.

[dinobert06]

I hope your black dog runs away forever. Sending lots of hope your way.