My first book, an effort to convey some of the knowledge I have learned along the path. I have dealt with depression and the challenges that can come from a stressful chosen profession of 12 years as a nurse, and prior time as an EMT.  More than a hand full of people have told me that they have recognized some of themselves in this short book, and are reading it for a second or third time.  That is exactly why I wrote "The Black Mat." We all want to be recognized and heard especially those with depression, as it can be soo hard to reach out.          David Briggs