This book is ideal for anyone touched by mental illness. Whether you are a person suffering with depression; or a concerned supporter of a loved one or friend who may be struggling with their mental health, Jamie Dooks offers a proactive, responsible and non-medicinal approach to healing. In addition to outlining 7 powerful action steps to overcoming symptoms of depression, Dooks shares valuable perspectives and learned principles to help you break free from the shackles of this disorder and take control of your life. This book will teach you: -Depression is a place that has a way out -Your circumstances are not the worst case -How to leverage your secret weapon to defeat symptoms -How to forgive yourself and others and let go of a painful past -How to find meaning in and derive empowerment from pain and suffering -How to embrace passion and establish purpose in your life This book is based on a single, fundamental truth: there is hope, always.