New book offers unique relief from depression to be released on May 23rd

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - May 7, 2013 - PRLog -- You Jump, I Jump: Reflections on Finding the Positive in Life, is being released by Relationship Ed Publishing later this month. The author, Annarose Russo, founded You Jump, I Jump (http://youjumpijump.org/), an online community that encourages people to speak up about issues they may be struggling with, share their experiences – both good and bad, and to seek positive aspects of life. In her new book of vignettes and reflections, she offers powerful words to heal despair. Taking cues from graffiti, song lyrics, emails from friends and kind greetings from strangers, she uncovers fresh approaches to everyday challenges and assumptions. With color photo illustrations, this book of personal wisdom provides an antidote to the profound grief and depression suffered by so many. Annarose Russo has taken a courageous step to share her vision and support readers to find their own words of healing and expression.    

Anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses.  They are medical illnesses.  Anxiety disorders alone affect more than 40 million adult American's each year, causing them to be filled with fearfulness and uncertainty.  Depression affects approximately 20 million adult Americans causing them to have symptoms such as hopelessness, sleep problems and feelings of being "down" and "blue."

Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association located in Staten Island. Mary Guardino founded FFF in 1984 as an outgrowth of her own personal experiences having suffered from anxiety and depressive illnesses for more than 25 years. The mission of FFF is to uplift the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depressive and related disorders through advocacy, education, research and community support.

May 5th through May 11th is National Depression & Anxiety Week.  Registrants who participate will receive materials that can be used towards organizing an event during this week. The materials included in the package can help assist in educational programs, training programs and much more. To find out more contact Freedom From Fear at 718 351 1717. Relationship Ed Publishing can be contacted at 347 723 1825 or ettore@relationshiped.com.