By Helen Forbes

This week, my 13-year-old son heard the news about Robin Williams’ tragic suicide. The media reported that the actor had been battling severe depression at the time, and my son asked me:

“He looks like such a happy guy – I wonder what made him sad?”

And then, a second later:

“Is that what you had mum?”

I’ve been open with family, friends and colleagues about the depression I’ve experienced through my life, most recently after the birth of my third child. And I’ve been lucky enough to have the support I needed to recover.

But on telling those in the company about my situation, Read full story ›

Source: The Drum