David Bartley

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” —Bob Proctor Depression is cruel and wicked for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is its ability to rob me of precious self-worth. There have been many days in my life in which I have been convinced not only am I weak, stupid, ugly and pitiful, but I have absolutely nothing of value to offer anyone else.

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” —Bob Proctor Depression is cruel and wicked for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is its ability to rob me of precious self-worth. There have been many days in my life in which I have been convinced not only am I weak, stupid, ugly and pitiful, but I have absolutely nothing of value to offer anyone else.

By Gregg F. Martin, David Bartley and Denise Nolan Guest Columnists | Oct 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM As September’s National Suicide Prevention month has passed, let’s build on our momentum and progress and keep it going for months and years to come. Most of us are one or two degrees of separation from someone with a mental-health disorder — family, friend, neighbor or colleague.