Reasons to Stay Alive

One of the most pernicious effects of depression is how isolating it is. Even though nearly seven percent of adults suffer from it, they very often feel alone. So Matt Haig’s very granular memoir dealing with mental illness is particularly important because, though he chooses a very non-traditional way of dealing with his depression, his ever-present support network should nonetheless be a reminder to those similarly afflicted that they most certainly are not alone