Watch this when
Living with a black dog
Loving someone with the black dog is its own kind of tired. You need a guide too.
Who it's for
Most depression content speaks to the person who has it; this WHO follow-up speaks to partners and carers, whose confusion and strain are often invisible.
Overwhelmed→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
An animated guide from Australian couple Matthew and Ainsley Johnstone, released by the World Health Organization for people who live with and care for someone with depression. Using the 'black dog' metaphor for depression, it covers what carers can do, what to avoid, and where to go for help.
Where to find it
YouTube, official World Health Organization (WHO) channel (free). Also embedded on Matthew Johnstone's website.
Before you start
Heads up: Depiction of depression.
Age: Ages 12+
The roots below the earth claim no rewards for making the branches fruitful.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 134
