This book is a powerful narrative that delves into the author's lifelong struggles with depression and explores the universal themes of the disease. It is part memoir, detailing John Moe's own experiences, and part collection of stories and insights from his interviews with high-profile comedians and writers who have also faced depression. The book addresses struggles with identity, lack of understanding of symptoms, work-life challenges, self-medication, the impact on loved ones, the tragedy of suicide, and the hereditary aspects of depression. Moe's approach combines heart-wrenching honesty with humor, making the book relatable and inspiring for readers dealing with mental health issues.
John Moe (“Depresh Mode,” “The Hilarious World of Depression”) is bringing humor to mental health. The writer and radio personality’s work often centers on his mental health journey, and his writing has appeared in numerous humor anthologies as well as The New York Times Magazine, McSweeney's, The Seattle Times, and many more publications. For two decades, he hosted nationally distributed public radio programs.
Following decades of living with undiagnosed depression, John is now using his platform to break down the stigma of mental illness. In his new podcast “Depresh Mode,” he interviews comedians, musicians, authors, and actors about living with depression, anxiety, and other common disorders. Through their honest, relatable conversations, listeners can learn more about their options for facing mental illness and feel less alone.
In this episode, John shares the power of sharing your story, how humor can make things less scary, and how we can all follow his example in breaking down mental health stigma by talking about it.
Guest: John Moe, writer and radio personality
Listen to John’s podcast, “Depresh Mode,” buy his book, “The Hilarious World of Depression,” and follow @johnmoe on Twitter
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