Col Joye. Lovable and successful. But he feels deeply about old rock and roll mates who couldn’t handle the fall from fame and the black dog that followed. He also had his moment on the edge, when he fell out of a tree and lost his memory. He found a way to beat it.

“That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end” 

Elizabeth Wurzel – Prozac Nation

“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad” 

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

If someone you know is suffering depression or perhaps some other mental disorder the Exodus Foundation can offer assistance and advice through its Social Health & Wellbeing services.

Many other kind hearted organisations and Government bodies are also there to help. Links to just some are provided. They are offered in good will to simply assist you in starting your search. There are more organisations in all states which may suit your needs better.