In his first HBO comedy special, Gary Gulman offers candid reflections on his struggles with depression through stand-up and short documentary interludes that provide insight into his mental health journey. While speaking to issues of mental health, Gulman also offers his observations on a number of topics, including his admiration for Millennial attitudes toward bullying, the intersection of masculinity and sports, and how his mother's voice is always in his head. Read More.
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The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization providing advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental health conditions can build better lives.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide.
A Taste of Depresh
Gary has a theory on why millennials don't bully each other as much as his generation did.
Gary explains why basketball was his sport of choice in high school.
When prescribing new medication, sometimes Gary's doctor sounds like Dr. Seuss.
Gary has a theory on why millennials don't bully each other as much as his generation did.
Gary explains why basketball was his sport of choice in high school.
When prescribing new medication, sometimes Gary's doctor sounds like Dr. Seuss.
INTERVIEW
It’s not always easy to tell when a person who makes jokes for a living is clinically depressed.
EVENT COVERAGE
At Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Gary Gulman joined Executive Producer Judd Apatow and comedians Maria Bamford and Patton Oswalt for a show and Q&A benefiting Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.
INTERVIEW
It’s not always easy to tell when a person who makes jokes for a living is clinically depressed.
EVENT COVERAGE
At Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, Gary Gulman joined Executive Producer Judd Apatow and comedians Maria Bamford and Patton Oswalt for a show and Q&A benefiting Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.
A Bonus Dose
Gary Gulman and longtime friend comedian Robert Kelly discuss their early days in comedy and the relationship between stand-up and happiness.
In addition to The Lonely Tree, Gary Gulman and his mother look at the other stories Gary penned as a child that may have been cries for help.
Gary Gulman and longtime friend comedian Robert Kelly discuss their early days in comedy and the relationship between stand-up and happiness.
In addition to The Lonely Tree, Gary Gulman and his mother look at the other stories Gary penned as a child that may have been cries for help.
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