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Boy Meets Depression - by Kevin Breel (Hardcover)

Boy Meets Depression - by  Kevin Breel (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A short, deeply personal, and ultimately uplifting practical narrative on depression from a young mental health activist who has already inspired millions. Teenagers, educators, and parents alike, through the lens of his stories and battles, will be given a gritty message of hope, light, and inspiration"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Note to Self: When you feel f&*ed up: Stop. Breathe. Talk to someone. Tell them stuff. Stop being an asshole and thinking you're going to get through it alone. Problems are like broken pipes: they need a person to fix them. Oh, and clean your room, you filthy animal. </b> <p/>Kevin Breel burst into the public's awareness when at 19 his TED talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male and depressed in a culture that has no place for that. BOY MEETS DEPRESSION is a book that explores what it means to struggle and tells an honest, heartfelt story about how a meaningful life isn't found in perfection, it's found in our ability to heal and accept the dark parts of ourselves.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Kevin Breel has single-handedly demystified depression through his shockingly honest, first-hand account of the struggle. This is an absolute must-read." <br>--Josh Shipp, the Teen Whisperer, TV personality and author <p/>"Kevin Breel writes and talks about things that most people don't discuss. He has lived through darkness and now he's using his unique voice to bring light and hope to people in pain. I am proud to call Kevin my friend, and as he continues to do this important work, I will be cheering him on."<br>--Jamie Tworkowski, founder of <i>To Write Love on Her Arms <p/></i>"...He explains clearly what is happening inside the mind of a depressed person...If you want a better understanding of the illness then this is a quick but worthwhile read." <br> --Forbes.com<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>KEVIN BREEL is a 21-year-old writer, comedian, and activist for mental health. His work has been featured by <i>NBC</i>, <i>CBS, </i> <i>The Huffington Post, MTV, CNN, The Today Show, Mashable and The Wall Street Journal.</i> His passionate TEDx talk entitled<i> Confessions of a Depressed Comic</i> went instantly viral online- amassing millions of viewers and being featured on more than 200+ media outlets. <i>Mashable </i>called it one of the moments that brought the world together and <i>the Huffington Post</i> said the talk was simply amazing. As a comedian, he's performed in venues all across the globe; including the House of Blues, Rogers Arena and the historic Colosseum. As a mental health activist, he's a National Spokesperson for the Bell LET'S TALK Campaign and has been a guest speaker at Ivy League schools and billion dollar companies. <p/>For more info: http: //www.kevinbreel.com.</p>

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