Living with a Black Dog

This book is a standalone work, but it is complemented by a follow-up book titled "Workplace Mental Health: Living with a Black Dog in the Workplace," which applies similar concepts to a professional setting.

Matthew Johnstone drew directly from his personal experiences with depression to create this book. It originated from a short film he made to help others understand and cope with the condition.

Yes, the book originated as an animated short film. This film visually depicts the metaphor of the black dog and was a precursor to the book's publication.