Tag: suicide

You May Have Depression and Not Know It by Sharon DeVinney, Ph.D.

You May Have Depression and Not Know It For people who are unfamiliar with mental illness, the term “depression” usually applies to someone else. The stigma about mental illness causes people to be uncomfortable identifying with this concept. They may not even think about… Continue Reading “You May Have Depression and Not Know It by Sharon DeVinney, Ph.D.”

Mário De Sá-Carneiro: The Ambiguity of a Suicide by Giuseppe Cafiero (Book Review #422)

The Ambiguity of a Suicide is a fictional story about Mario’s suicide. Fernando Pessoa seeks answers about his friend’s choice of death. While he pursues answers with investigators, this story then takes a different and interesting turn. The three characters start an adventure traveling… Continue Reading “Mário De Sá-Carneiro: The Ambiguity of a Suicide by Giuseppe Cafiero (Book Review #422)”

Despair to Deliverance: A True Story of Triumph Over Severe Mental Illness by Sharon DeVinney (Book Review #157)

This review was kindly requested by Sharon DeVinney, Ph.D Despair to Deliverance is a memoir written about Sharon DeVinney, Ph.D. and her patient, Robin. Sharon is Robin’s psychotherapist and she has been working with Robin since 1993. Robin suffers from anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and… Continue Reading “Despair to Deliverance: A True Story of Triumph Over Severe Mental Illness by Sharon DeVinney (Book Review #157)”

Moristoun by Kevin McAllion (Book Review #111)

This review was kindly requested by the author, Kevin MaAllion. Moristoun is a story about redemption, love and the enjoyment of living. There are times in life when nothing seems to be going your way. The feeling of loneliness, having no goals or ambition… Continue Reading “Moristoun by Kevin McAllion (Book Review #111)”