By Sean Moriarty

A Woodlawn man has written a memoir on how he coped with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Neil Kelders completed his degree in Sports, Health & Nutrition Development in the IT Tralee. He later combined working full-time with his Law Studies in UCC and was ready to sit the Kings Inns Bar exams, before deciding to set up his own business and follow his passion.

He is now an international speaker, mental health advocate and author, identifies the mindsets that make it difficult for us to change. Drawing on his own battles, and with his signature humour, Neil's message is one of hope despite all.

His book ‘The Other Side’ is described as a memoir and self-help guide based on his own life experiences of coping with depression and anxiety.

Blending autobiography, philosophical insights and practical, action-steps for change, 'The Other Side' is an insight into how a better life is possible. Each chapter contains ‘Neil’s Notes’, practical tools and actions you can try. Each book comes with a QR code to a free eBook, which contains additional tools and practical advice.

“As long as we're living and breathing, it is always possible to live a better life. The good news is that by following my story and advice, change and taking action will get easier. The ‘Other Side’ is not perfection, it’s living with hope in the midst of everything,” he said.