Living with a Black Dog

Living with a Black Dog

a book by Matthew and Ainsley Johnstone

Millions of people will suffer from depression at some stage in their life. The Black Dog affects all relationships be it loved one, work place relations and even on a community level. Many may not have the tools to help support the sufferer and negate looking after their own wellbeing in the process.
Living With A Black Dog is Matthew and Ainsley Johnstone’s illustrated, must-have guide for the partners, family, friends and colleagues of depression sufferers. It includes practical advice about recognising the symptoms of depression in a loved one, living with a depressed person and helping them to tame their Black Dog.
Matthew and Ainsley also provide tips on self-preservation for carers, so they don’t come to adopt a Black Dog of their own.
A companion book to I Had a Black Dog, Living With A Black Dog is a moving, thoughtful and often amusing guide for people living with someone who suffers from depression.

Comprehensive and very helpful … brilliant―Guardian Weekend magazine

Moving and thoughtfully written … a must-have.―Daily Mirror

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LIVING WITH A BLACK DOG
By Matthew Johnstone and Ainsley Johnstone
Published 01-04-2008 RRP AUD $19.95 ISBN 9780330423717