Into the Light: A Middle-Aged Man's Recovery from Depression

An estimated 24 million men in the United States alone suffer from mental illness and mood disorders. While improvements in overall mental and physical conditions have been made, the various diseases can still be tough to treat. Along with medical and psychological therapies, social stigma remains a quiet killer as men seek to recover. Author Scott Braucht was forty years old when he recognized several symptoms associated with his own mental illness: lethargy, anxiety, irrational fear, exhaustion, and mood swings that varied from low to very low, and limited occasions of hypoomania. This is a a first-hand account of Scott's slow journey through depressive disorders. With help from the medical and counseling community, Braucht was able to step out and recover and live a fulfilling and fulfilled life. With the step-by-step account, this book provides helpful recommendations on dealing with depression and mental illness to help you or a loved one move into the light.