I Had a Black Dog, His Name Was Depression

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: www.who.int

Mental Health First Aid raises awareness

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According to Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, one in five people will be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, and one in every two will struggle with non-diagnosed mental health problems such as depression. “These statistics really …
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College Survey: 64 Percent of Students with Mental Health Problems Withdraw …

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"The survey reveals an extremely important need to train college faculty and staff as a first line of defense for mental health awareness," Fitzpatrick said. Fifty-one percent of the students who responded to the survey experienced either depression or …
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