{"product_id":"9780740757433","title":"Living with a Black Dog","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compassionate illustrated guide to understanding depression, using the powerful “black dog” metaphor to help people living with depression—and those who love them—recognize, communicate, and cope with the experience.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne in four women and one in six men will suffer from depression at least once in their life. Few are immune. It was the greatly admired Winston Churchill, a depression sufferer for much of his life, who nicknamed this human condition “Black Dog.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLiving with a Black Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, author and illustrator Matthew Johnstone’s spare text and poignant illustrations give visible form to experiences that can be difficult to explain, including isolation, stigma, self-doubt, exhaustion, loss of interest, and the fear that others will judge or misunderstand what is happening. Johnstone, a depression sufferer himself, delivers a moving and uplifting insight into life with this unsavory companion. Even better, the book shows the strength and support to be found within and around us to tame this shaggy beast and ultimately bring it to heel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohnstone’s book doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. It doesn’t resort to simple “dog tricks” for dealing with depression. But \u003ci\u003eLiving with a Black Dog\u003c\/i\u003e does deliver understanding, hope, and the assurance that Black Dog days are not forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION:\u003c\/b\u003e A clear, compassionate visual portrayal of what depression can feel like from the inside \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePOWERFUL BLACK DOG METAPHOR:\u003c\/b\u003e Memorable illustrations make difficult emotions and symptoms easier to recognize and discuss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFOR PEOPLE AND THEIR LOVED ONES:\u003c\/b\u003e A useful conversation starter for individuals, partners, family members, friends, and caregivers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHOPEFUL AND PRACTICAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores seeking professional help, communicating openly, managing stress, movement, reflection, and other coping approaches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePERSONAL, NOT CLINICAL:\u003c\/b\u003e Created from Matthew Johnstone’s own experience, with a foreword by psychiatrist Professor Gordon Parker, Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute and Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at UNSW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep this book close as a reminder that depression can be understood, talked about, and managed—and share it when words are difficult to find.","brand":"Simon and Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":59853483409694,"sku":"9780740757433","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8436\/0222\/files\/9780740757433_98e2714b-7b38-4a23-81a3-c65a6a363d2f.jpg?v=1787919669","url":"https:\/\/shop.simonandschuster.com\/products\/9780740757433","provider":"Simon and Schuster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}