Thank you to House.

Thank you House. Yes, thank you to the show House. To the writers, the actors, the producers, the directors, everyone involved from the sound guy to the costumer, I say thank you.

The season opening episode dealt seriously, frankly, and openly about depression and mental illness in general. It was set in the silly, crazy elements of House, the main character of the show, dealing with his drug addiction and depression.

As someone whose dealt with depression (undiagnosed and diagnosed) my whole life, I want to say thank you for more than a brush over mentioning of a side character’s illness. An honest conversation about mental health is necessary for more and more people to get the help they need. Thanks again.