Eight mustread books about mental illness the well community. Breaking the link between mental health and poverty bush. Struck by living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, julie kosnik hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy ect, and. Rita dallas will host a unique book club and discussion on 1984, animal farm, and all things george orwell. Published on feb 25, 2010 struck by living author julie hersh shares her thoughts about electroconvulsive therapy ect. Her recovery was followed by 16 of the best years of her life. The book illuminates what depression can feel like from the inside of the person who is suffering. Struck by living is a hopeful story about julie hershs dramatic struggle with depression through psychiatric wards and suicide attempts. Her older sister suffered from depression, which she saw as she came home from college a totally different person than shed seen before.
Battling a genetic predisposition to depression and after her third suicide attempt, julie. Julie hersh, president of the hersh foundation, boldly detailed her struggles with depression in her book, struck by living. Hersh julie hersh is president of the hersh foundation, philanthropist and author of the bookstruck by living. Hersh is a speaker and the author of struck by living. Dallas resident and chilean native andres correa heard struck by living author julie hersh speak on kera when hersh originally released her book in 2010. Oct 17, 2018 this months book choice is struck by living, written by julie hersh, a mother of two. This was the most helpful book i have read in helping me understand what my mom must have felt like when she took her life. Julie hersh struggled with clinical depression throughout her life, even attempting suicide. In episode 1 of true champions depression, we meet julie hersh.
Struck by living traces hershs trek through depression and recovery beginning with electroconvulsive therapy ect. Hersh mental illness, like many diseases, is prime example of what comes first. Julie hersh shares her recovery story okay to say youtube. In 2010, she wrote about her jagged journey in her unvarnished book, struck by living. Julie is also a guest blogger for say no to stigma for menninger clinic.
Mecta corporation does not provide medical advice, nor do we sell our products to anyone but licensed clinicians and hospitals. Hersh, a guest on tonights glenn beck program on theblaze tv. Mental health advocate julie hersh seeks to dispel myths about depression and open a dialogue on mental health. Struck by living by julie hersh is a fascinating firsthand account on what really happens to a person during depression. See others named julie hersh julie s public profile badge. Saved by the often controversial therapy ect, electroconvulsive therapy, julie rebuilt her life to embrace. Each year in united states, 30000 people commit suicide and theres 500000 emergency room visits as a result of suicide attempts. Struck by living a memoir of depression and recovery. Isen international society for ect and neurostimulation.
Her struck by living blog is featured on the psychology today website. When jorge reached out to julie to thank her for writing struck by living, they discovered that jorge taught at the same school where her son and husband had attended st. Julie hersh is a president of the hersh foundation and an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and author of the book struck by living. Apr 15, 2010 struck by living by julie hersh is a fascinating firsthand account on what really happens to a person during depression.
From depression to hope, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Parenting a parent toward lifes end psychology today. Jun 25, 2010 struck by living this week i was struck by an incredibly gifted writer and survivor of depression. Julie hersh spoke at legacy books in plano tx, and i went on a friends suggestion that i hear her after reading the book by the same name. For me, theres no secrets for the hersh family, she says.
My book about my personal experience with clinical depression reads like a fastpaced novel, with characters that charm and frustrate. Josh whitfield book club george orwell on july 17, from 57pm at interabang books, julie hersh of struck by living the hersh foundation and father joshua whitfield of st. Dallas childrens theater president shares her fight against. Julie hersh author struck by living, decidi vivir linkedin. With the help of ect electroconvulsive therapy, julie broke the deadly course of her disorder.
Julie hersh wrote two versions of struck by living about her struggle with suicidal depression. Hersh, a blogger for psychology today, is author of struck by living. An essay by julie hersh, president of the hersh foundation and author of struck by living although poverty and mental health seem inextricably linked, proactively working to combat depression through smart initiatives like those at paul quinn college in dallas is proving effective at breaking the cycle. An honest and hopeful look at clinical depression punctuated by suicide attempts and a recovery path including electroconvulsive therapy, or ect. From depression to hope, which chronicles her journey through depression and mental wellness. Apr 20, 2010 she has written about her experience in a book she just published with dallas brown books called struck by living.
She tells the story of her battle with depression, which began in childhood. Struck by living offers an optimistic look at mood management from a person with first hand experience with clinical depression. After earning her bba at the university of notre dame, hersh worked in hightech product development and marketingsales in silicon valley. She bound the manuscript and sent it to dozens of her friends. Hersh mentioned that several people had requested the book in spanish. Mental health america of greater dallas, ypo gold maverick, corps team mom corps dallas, struck by living, join. Struck by living was released in 2014 in spanish as. Julie hersh is everywoman, making the confounding switch from fastpaced professional to alwaysoncall mom and dutiful granddaughter. Julie is a wife, mother, author, advocate and philanthropist. Dallas childrens theater, bring change to mind, sundance books and music, pathways of hope and healing, rebecca levy. This honest look at her journey to recovery includes stories about her time spent in psychiatric wards, partaking in electroconvulsive therapy ect, and how she eventually overcame. Despite a loving husband, healthy children, financial security, julie attempted suicide three times. This new version includes a prologue detailing the strange series of events this book spurred, as well as a wellness list in the back.
Hersh revealed her story in her book to dispel myths about depression and to open the conversation about mental health. Through the hersh foundation, julie provided the initial funding for the center for depression. Struck by living was released in 2014 in spanish as decidi vivir. Julies goal is to provide a living example that mental illness is a manageable disease. This honest look at her journey to recovery includes stories about her. She shares her own struggles with this mental illness and her experiences with electroconvulsive therapy. Julie hersh shares her recovery story from mental illness in her book struck by living. Parentstobe, note even 24houraday firefighters are required to take. Feb 03, 2015 struck by living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, julie kosnik hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy ect, and management of depression. In addition to other volunteer work she does in the arts, julie is also the board chair of the 2017 tony award winning dallas theater center. Julie is also a guest blogger on the menninger clinic say no to stigma website. Struck by living from depression to hope struck by living from depression to hope by julie k hersh dallas brown books publishing group 2010 223 pp 1995 paper this book is the autobiographical account of a woman who suffered observable melancholic major depression that was resistant to persistent and varied treatments with medica. Struck by living was released in 2014 in spanish as decidi vivir and the latest english version was released in 2017.
From depression to hope, and became a national advocate to highlight the need to better understand depression. Julie hersh is president of the hersh foundation, an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and author of the book struck by living. This new version includes a prologue detailing the strange series of events this book spurred, as well as a. Struck by living is a true account of the authors struggle with depression. Despite an idyllic family life, including two children and a.
Top ten for mental health brain protection for adults julie k. My book about my personal experience with clinical depression reads like a fast paced novel, with characters that charm and. Julie hersh author, struck by living and decidi vivir, president at the hersh foundation. Today the book which chronicles hersh s battle with depression, previous attempts at suicide, and a recovery spurred by the controversial electroconvulsive therapy is poised to reach a brand new audience with its release in spanish. This honest look at her journey to recovery includes stories about her time spent in psychiatric wards, partaking in electroconvulsive therapy ect, and how she eventually overcame some of the most. Hersh describes her life leading up to depression, her various treatments, and multiple suicide attempts that brought her to the realization that living is a choice and she wanted to live for her friends, family, and herself.
What makes julie hersh a true champion is her openness and steadfast work to help others living with depression find treatments that work well for them. Struck by living by julie hersh nook book ebook barnes. This debut nonfiction narrative by julie hersh traces her search for identity through her career, interfaith marriage, motherhood and clinical. From depression to hope, also described her depression as numbness, an absence of feeling, and a disconnection from loved ones. Why i wrote the struck by living book julie hersh youtube.
Join facebook to connect with julie k hersh and others you may know. Julie to awarded the mental health america ruth itschuler community advocate prism award and selected as one of the 2010 distinguished women by northwood university, julie hersh is an outoken adwjcate for mental health. After the third suicide attempt and with strong recommendations from her psychiatrist and family, julie does electroconvulsive therapy ect. Today the book which chronicles hershs battle with depression, previous attempts at suicide, and a recovery spurred by the controversial electroconvulsive therapy is poised to reach a brand new audience with its release in spanish. Thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy ect julie hersh. I talk about leaving my fathers bedside in my book and have been criticized for that. About struck by living in struck by living, julie hersh picks apart the irony of her life with humor and brutal honesty.
Awarded the mental health america ruth altschuler community advoca. Struck by living traces hersh s trek through depression and recovery beginning with electroconvulsive therapy ect. My book about my personal experience with clinical depression reads like a fastpaced novel, with characters that charm and. Jorge immediately volunteered to translate the book.
Struck by living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, julie kosnik hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy ect, and management of depression. She has written about her experience in a book she just published with dallas brown books called struck by living. Struck by living is a hopeful story about julie hersh s dramatic struggle with depression through psychiatric wards and suicide attempts. Dallas childrens theater president shares her fight. From depression to hope, gives a talk about the healing power of music and its ability to make profound changes both in her life and the lives of those in. She published her insights in the journal of medical ethics and is an active member of the patient advisory. Hersh awarded the mental health america ruth altschuler community advocate prism award and selected as one of the 2010 distinguished women by northwood university, julie hersh is an outspoken advocate for mental health. Please contact your local mental health provider, veterans hospital, or university hospital for information about electroconvulsive therapy ect. In 2001, julie hersh became clinically depressed and attempted suicide three times. In 2001, julie hersh became clinically depressed and attempted.
Parentstobe, note even 24houraday firefighters are required to take time off. May 20, 2017 julie hersh, author of struck by living. Since she has kept a journal from childhood on, the books dip into her journey is haunting. Struck by living is a story of courage, love, hope, and victory. Its been three years since preston hollow resident julie hersh has published struck by living. She ended the first one with her hike to the top of a new mexico mountain in a symbolic celebration of her recovery. Julie hersh is president of the hersh foundation, philanthropist and author of the book struck by living. Suggested reading getting help suicide prevention shari. Julie hersh gives us a documentary ride in the mind of a potential suicide victim and shows us her road to survival as could only be provided by one who has been there. On july 17, from 57pm at interabang books, julie hersh of struck by living the hersh foundation and father joshua whitfield of st. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Julie hershs book struck by living released in spanish.
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