Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery

A physician shares the darkest depths of his depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, and the important lessons he learned through years of personal recovery.

Pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician Dr. Adam B. Hill suffered despair and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, culminating in a spiral of depression, alcoholism, and an active suicidal plan. Then while in recovery from active addiction, he lost a colleague to suicide, further revealing the extent of the secrecy and broken systems contributing to an epidemic of professional distress within the medical field. 

By sharing his harrowing story, Dr. Hill helps identify the barriers and obstacles standing in the way of mental health recovery, while pleading for a revolutionary new approach to how we treat individuals in substance use recovery. In fighting stereotypes/stigma and teaching vulnerability, compassion, and empathy, Hill’s work is being lauded as a road map for better practices at a time when medical professionals around the world are struggling in silence.

From the Publisher

A Must Read for all Medical Professionals and Caregivers!

Review by Judith A St. John • December 23, 2019

A brilliant and soulful true story of this modest man – husband, father, son, student, doctor and survivor. Dr. Adam Hill is some one we know and love. In this book Dr. Hill show us that life and love does matter; that there is a culture shift slowly happening which recognizes mental health struggles and acceptance among professionals and care givers. He shares his stories and his insights so that all readers can empathize and understand his journey – a “Long Walk Out of the Woods!” This is a must read for medical professionals and all care givers!

Key Selling Points A powerful story of healing and redemption Addiction, depression, and suicide/suicidal thoughts is a timely topic of national interest Should be required reading for medical professionals and medical students Dr. Hill is a thought leader on the topic of the importance of doctor self-care

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Central Recovery Press (December 17, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1949481220
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1949481228
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches