Learning the Language of Depression: Overcoming Communication Barriers so People with Depression Are Safe and Understood - Hardcover

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Through their social media posts, books and journals, The Depression Project helps people with depression feel better understood, receive the support they deserve, and take the necessary steps to overcome this illness.

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An enlightening resource to overcome depression’s “language barrier”

A “language barrier” often exists between people with depression and those around them, in the sense that many words, everyday expressions and non-verbal forms of communication can take on vastly different meanings than they otherwise would when they are coming from someone with depression. Chapter by chapter, Learning the Language of Depression: Overcoming Communication Barriers so People with Depression Are Safe and Understood breaks down this “language barrier”, so that people with depression can be better understood, better supported, feel more connected to their loved ones, and be less at risk of attempting suicide.

Containing many perspective-shifting insights and practical, easy-to-implement strategies, Learning the Language of Depression is an essential read for all people with depression frustrated with their disconnect from the outside world, along with anyone seeking to better understand and support a loved one with depression.

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A “language barrier” often exists between people with depression and those around them, in the sense that many words, everyday expressions and non-verbal forms of communication can take on vastly different meanings than they otherwise would when they are coming from someone with depression. And, this “language barrier” often results in people with depression feeling misunderstood, alone, unsupported, even more depressed, and significantly more at risk of attempting suicide.

Learning the Language of Depression: Overcoming Communication Barriers so People with Depression Are Safe and Understood shines a light on this gap in communication. Written by The Depression Project ― an organization with more than 3,000,000 followers on social media ― this book begins by discussing what people with depression actually mean when they say, for example:

• “I have depression”
• “I’m fine” or “I’m OK”
• “I’m tired”, “I can’t”, “I don’t care”, “leave me alone”, “I’m busy” or “I want to go home now”
• “I’m having a good day”

This eye-opening book then highlights the language people with depression often use that can indicate they are feeling suicidal ― which tragically, is often ignored, dismissed or not picked up on by the people around them. Additionally, it also breaks down depression’s “facial language barrier” and “touch language barrier” that often exist between people with depression and those around them.

An insightful read filled with a-ha moments throughout, Learning the Language of Depression is an ideal book for people with depression who would like some help communicating what they are going through so that they can be better understood, as well as friends and family of someone with depression who would like to better understand their loved one and effectively support them.