It’s Here! Change the Face of Depression: A Guidebook to Mental Health is Officially Published!

🎉 It’s Here! Change the Face of Depression: A Guidebook to Mental Health is Officially Published! 📚💛

I can hardly believe I’m typing this…

After months of pouring my heart, my healing, and my whole journey into these pages — the Change the Face of Depression guidebook is finally live and ready for YOU. Whether you’re someone who’s walked through the darkest valleys or someone who wants to understand and support those who have, this book was written with deep intention… for you.

👉 Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/8Rx4hcw

This guidebook is not your average mental health manual. It’s a human-centered, heart-first companion for anyone navigating mental health challenges, grief, burnout, trauma recovery, or just trying to keep their head above water in a noisy world.

Every page was designed to feel like a warm hug — a safe space where vulnerability is honored, self-compassion is the priority, and healing isn’t linear, but it’s absolutely possible.

🌊 Why I Wrote This Book

My own journey with depression, loss, and healing has been anything but straightforward. As a survivor, a caregiver, an advocate, and a creative, I’ve often felt like I was stitching myself back together with tiny threads of hope. This guidebook is a reflection of that — of what I’ve learned, what I wish I knew, and what I want others to have in their hands when the world gets heavy.

It includes:

Real-life reflections and lessons from my own healing path
Workbook pages and gentle goal-setting tools (no pressure, no perfectionism)
Trauma-informed practices, mindfulness tips, and emotional regulation tools
Self-care trackers, creative exercises, and peer support scripts
Powerful resource lists for mental health, grief, youth support, advocacy, and more
A special Take Off the Mask ritual to help you connect with your truth
And yes… even a motivational word search because healing should have joy too.

This isn’t just a book — it’s a movement. It’s a mirror for those who feel invisible. It’s a megaphone for the silent stories. It’s my love letter to anyone who's ever felt like they were too broken, too tired, or too far gone. (You’re not. You’re still here. That’s your power.)

💛 Who This Is For

People who feel overwhelmed, lost, or “not okay” — even if they can’t explain why
Grievers and trauma survivors navigating the long road of healing
Anyone dealing with depression, anxiety, or burnout
Mental health advocates, peer supporters, and helpers in need of their own support
Parents, partners, friends, and professionals who want to better understand mental wellness
People who need a guidebook that doesn’t lecture — but relates

If that sounds like you (or someone you love), I hope you’ll give this book a space on your shelf, your nightstand, or in your journal bag. I wrote it for us.

🌟 Help Me Spread the Word

This book was self-published and born from the heart of a nonprofit built to make mental health human again. If you believe in the mission, the message, or the movement — please help me share it.

You can:

Share this link: https://a.co/d/8Rx4hcw
Tag someone who needs this book
Post your favorite quote or moment if you read it
Leave a review on Amazon — it helps so much
Keep being loud about the things that matter 💛

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for showing up, for believing in healing, and for being part of this beautiful journey.

We are changing the face of depression, together.One page, one truth, one voice at a time.

With love,Casie Ellison (CasieCasem)Founder of Change the Face of DepressionHost of Take Off the Mask PodcastAuthor of Change the Face of Depression: A Guidebook to Mental Health

A full peek inside- Change the Face of Depression: A Guidebook to Mental Health

Okay… so I’m doing a little challenge.

I’m filling out a page from my mental health guidebook every day—and I figured, why not invite you to come along for the ride?

It’s low-key. No pressure. Just me, showing up with my pen, some tea (obviously), and whatever energy I’ve got that day.

If you’ve been curious about the guidebook or just need a little nudge to care for yourself in a real way, this might be the sign you’ve been waiting for.

We’ll laugh, we might cry, we’ll definitely grow.

Come hang out. Let’s see what this is all about—together.