An Evening with Dan Howell of Dan and Phil

Daniel Howell is one of the world’s most popular entertainers to have emerged in the last decade, with millions of followers that know him from comedy videos, stage shows, radio, bestselling books and more.

Now Dan brings us a guide to taking control of your mental health.

'Mental health is something we all have. Whether you know you’re going through a tough time, or feel like you are fine – it’s always there, invisible, but influencing what you feel, how you react. Sometimes it can feel like a fog you’re powerless to navigate through, but that’s not true. You can be your own light.'

In this no-nonsense guide, Daniel Howell shares his personal struggles with depression and anxiety. In consultation with a qualified psychologist, he explores how our minds work, why we think and feel the way we do and most importantly, what we can do about it. Split into three chapters for each stage of the journey:

This Night – how to get through your toughest moments and be prepared to face anything.

Tomorrow – small steps to change your thoughts and actions with a big impact on your life.

The Days After – help to look after yourself in the long term and not just survive, but thrive.

You will laugh and learn – but most of all, this book will assure you that even in your darkest times, there is always hope. You will get through this night.

Known for his existential and self-deprecating humour – in addition to making jokes at his own expense, he has also spoken about his real struggles with depression and his sexuality. It is this mix of entertainment with the profound and deeply personal that has given Dan a devoted following that respect Dan for his sincerity and integrity, as well as a platform to become an activist for mental health and LGBT+ issues.

Since starting his ‘accidental career’ writing and performing comedy in 2009, Dan’s audience has grown with him and the story of his life is a cult legend that shaped an entire generation, creating an empire that only a handful of the globe’s biggest fandoms could contend with. Dan has co-authored two books alongside his YouTube partner Phil Lester, The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire and Dan and Phil Go Outside, which were both New York Times and Sunday Times Bestsellers.