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Living with a Black Dog

Living with a Black Dog

His Name is Depression
Biography & MemoirHealth
Pages
48
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

This book uses the metaphor of a 'black dog' to describe depression. It offers a personal and accessible look at what it's like to live with this condition. Through relatable illustrations and straightforward text, the author shares insights into managing depression and finding ways to cope.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

ReflectiveHopefulEmotionalInformative
Coming of Age

Genres

Biography & Memoir Health Self-Help & Psychology

About the author

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Matthew Johnstone

Matthew Johnstone is an illustrator and author who specializes in visual guides about mental health. He is best known for Living with a Black Dog, a book that uses simple drawings to explain the experience of depression to readers and their families. His work focuses on making difficult emotional subjects easier to talk about and understand.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Living with a Black Dog part of a series?

    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.

  • What inspired Matthew Johnstone to write Living with a Black Dog?

    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.

  • Is there an animated adaptation of Living with a Black Dog?

    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.