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My Life Beyond Depression

A Mayo Clinic Patient Story
By Hey Gee
Series: My Life Beyond
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My Life Beyond Depression is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that offers a child’s perspective on living with depression. Told through the first-person narrative of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient, it reveals the daily routines, challenges, and coping strategies of managing this common mental health condition. The use of colour and visual storytelling vividly conveys the emotional highs and lows for a powerful, empathetic experience.
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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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A 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.

Series: My Life Beyond

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Book Details

INFORMATION

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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