DEPRESSION & Suicide
VIDEO
'I had a black dog' & 'Living with a black dog'
(2008) both by Matthew & Ainslie Johnstone. Gentle and moving animated explanations of depression.
Depression the secret we share
(2013) by Andrew Soloman. Compelling account of the lived experience of depression. Suggests 'our needs are our greatest assets.'
This could be why you're depressed or anxious
(2019) Ted talk by Johann Hari. The social psychology of depression and anxiety.
(2019) by Angela Samata. Moving documentary about how people cope after someone they love commits suicide.
(2010) song by the Fray. Steps to suicide prevention. 'Step one, you say we need to talk. He walks, you say sit down, it's just a talk. He smiles politely back at you You stare politely right on through.'
AUDIO
Reasons to stay alive
(2021) by Matt Haig. Visceral and immersive audio account of living with mental illness. CLICK HERE
written
(2020) by Andrew Perry. I am part of the problem of the stigma around mental health. I haven't written about my experience of depression before but have worked in mental health for twenty years.
(2020) by Christopher De Bellaigue. Beautiful diary about coming to terms with a parents suicide.
(2020) by the British Psychological society. Comprehensive psychological perspective on why adults experience depression and what can help
SAD lamps; do you really need one and how to buy the best
(2020) by the Consumer association (Which). Clear, brief, guide to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the efficacy of lamps to help.
The woman who went to bed for a year
(2012) book by Sue Townsend. Charming and playful story of how we can deal with the challenge of living. Free great review.
