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My Life Beyond Depression
A Mayo Clinic Patient Story
Series: My Life Beyond
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This book is well suited for children and young readers seeking to understand depression from a relatable, personal viewpoint. It is also a valuable resource for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals who support children with mental health challenges.
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See moreA graphic nonfiction story with a kid's-eye view of living with, and beyond, depression
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A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid's-eye view of living with depression.
Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. Through a first-person narrative, My Life Beyond Depression gives a glimpse into the daily routine, challenges, and coping techniques of a child managing depression. Colour and visual techniques bring the emotional ups and downs to life for a powerful impact. A beautifully illustrated graphic nonfiction approach provides a kid's-eye view of living with, and beyond, this common mental health condition.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with paediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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My Life Beyond Depression
A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid's-eye view of living with depression. Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. Through a first-person narrative, My Life Beyond Depression gives a glimpse into the daily routine, challenges, and coping techniques of a child managing depression. Colour and visual techniques bring the emotional...Hardback$4400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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ISBN: 9781945564680
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Mayo Clinic Press
Illustration: 4-c illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Hey Gee
- As told by Gifty
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Guillaume Federighi, aka Hey Gee, is a French and American author and illustrator. He began his career in 1998 in Paris, France. He also spent a few decades exploring the world of street art and graffiti in different European capitals. After moving to New York in 2008, he worked with many companies and brands, developing a reputation in graphic design and illustration for his distinctive style of translating complex ideas into simple and timeless visual stories. He is also the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio, a full-service creative agency based in New York City.
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