43 pages 1 hour read

Matt Haig

Reasons to Stay Alive

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

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One of the book’s key topics is the widespread misunderstanding and stigma surrounding mental health. What are some popular misconceptions about depression and anxiety? How does the book aim to change these views?

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Haig presents several dialogues with his younger self, whom he reassures. How does this impact the book’s tone and work alongside more factual information, such as statistics?

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In the memoir, how does time function as both a burden and balm for those who have depression? What does Haig mean by using time as a “weapon?”

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