In this episode, Al interviews Matthew Williams, author, public speaker, and project worker for the Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind Charity. Matthew describes three major bouts of depression that he has dealt with in his lifetime.
Matthew speaks of taking mental health leaves from work, his fear of starting medications, his recovery, and his passion for doing work that supports others.
Matthew is the author of, Something Changed: Stumbling Through Divorce, Dating, and Depression and A Familiar Stranger.
You can find out much more about Matthew, read his blog, and find out how to book him for a speaking event on his website www.afamiliarstranger.co.uk.
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Previously Published on The Depression Files