Out of the Madhouse: An Insider's Guide to Managing Depression and Anxiety

Written by Michael Maitland and Iain Maitland

Narrated by Michael Maitland and Iain Maitland

Once upon a time, there lived a happy family called the Maitlands. Until October 2012, when Iain received a message. Michael had been taken to hospital. Years of anxiety, depression and anorexia had taken their toll, and he had pneumonia and a collapsed lung. Told with humour and frankness through Michael's diary entries and Iain's own reflections, Out of the Madhouse charts Michael's journey to recovery from entering the Priory and returning home, to becoming a mental health ambassador for young people. Sharing tips and techniques that have helped them and others to self-manage, this is an essential resource for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD and similar issues.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oakhill Publishing
• Release date: Nov 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781399109017

Michael Maitland

Michael Maitland is a versatile writer, producer and director who began his career in Canada's Arctic, producing television programming and videos for Television North Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the private sector. After a short stint with CBC North, Michael completed an MFA in screenwriting from York University before moving to Victoria. He has written, directed, and co-produced several feature-length documentaries, including George Ryga: The Political Playwright; Judith Thomson: My Pyramids; Panych Plays; and Richard Margison: The Folk Singing Opera Star. Michael won the National Screen Institute Drama Prize, was a semi-finalist for the Chesterfield Film Company Screenwriting Fellowship Competition, a finalist for the Canadian Playwriting Competition, and former resident of the Canadian Film Centre. He currently works for the Ministry of Attorney General and when he is not writing he can be found riding his bike, swimming, or singing baritone with the Victoria Choral Choir. The World Is But a Broken Heart is his first book.