Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Kathryn Ryan for Radio New Zealand National. Not only did we discuss my book 'mum, i wish i was dead', we went into detail about the tools I use to maintain my health, the importance of persistence, struggles with suicide, the effects depression has on family, friends and school, what it's like to wear the "mask" to try and fit in, as well as much more.
Black Dog Institute’s ‘Expert Insights’ Forum – Adolescent Mental Health
The Black Dog Institute hosts a series of monthly Expert Insight forums for GP's and professionals in mental health. It was a pleasure to be on the panel with Dr. Josephine Anderson, Dr. Yael Perry, and Dr. Lexine Stapinski, to have an open discussion about the latest research, technologies, and developments in adolescent mental health; moderated by Dr. Vered Gordon.
Live Webinar for Management Consultancy International – The MCI Institute Men’s Health Week
The MCI Institute is a fantastic organisation that offers online courses and support for people who want to increase their professional qualifications and undertake further study. They live by the motto "Because a Mind is a Powerful Thing to Use" and their mission is to open the doors of learning to all students, irrespective of their background or circumstances.
Child Magazine - Featured 'Fully Booked' prize pack - June edition
Limmud-Oz | Depression In Teenagers. A Personal Story - Society Today
Courage in the face of depression – The AJN – Phoebe Roth
FOR many months during his teenage years, Adam Schwartz could hardly get out of bed, let alone leave the house. He would cry himself to sleep every night, and couldn’t bring himself to look in the mirror in the morning.
Schwartz, now 24, traces his crippling battle with depression back to when he was 10.
“Mum reminds me that I said to her one day, ‘My heart is black, my body is full of anger, and I wish I was dead.’ At 10,” he tells The AJN.
Book shops restocked with 'mum, i wish i was dead'
Just over 2 weeks ago, all book shops had sold out of 'mum, i wish i was dead'. It's exciting to announce that the second print run has arrived and is now available as a hard copy in all good book shops as well as online stores. The only place to purchase a signed hard copy is through www.adamschwartz.com.au.
Michael McGirr reviews mum, i wish i was dead for the SMH
Article written by Michael McGirr for The Sydney Morning Herald - smh.com.au. He reviews 3 new books relating to depression. 'mum, i wish i was dead', 'Reasons to Stay Alive', and 'The good Greek Girl'.
"Each of these three personal memoirs has elements that are truly frightening. They all describe a pain so intense and surly that the writer was prepared to die just to get a break from its irrational demands.Yet the very existence of these books is proof of a victory, if that's the right word."
I spoke with Linda Morris from the Sydney Morning Herald
Interview with Linda Morris for the The Sydney Morning Herald - smh.com.au.
"Personal accounts like Schwartz's take courage and are uncommon, especially those that show the outcomes need not be bleak, says the eminent clinician of adolescent mental health, Professor Garry Walter. In Australia each year around 100 teenagers aged 15 to 19 – mainly male – suicide, many of whom are depressed."
I share part of my book with Debrief Daily
Debrief Daily sharing an extract from a chapter in my book 'mum, i wish i was dead'.
This section of my book shows how vital sending emails was as a part of maintaining communication. As well as giving an insight into just one of the all too frequent dark moments I experienced at night.
This is a personally signed copy.