Struck by living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, julie kosnik hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy ect, and management of depression. Apr 15, 2010 struck by living by julie hersh is a fascinating firsthand account on what really happens to a person during depression. Julie hersh wrote two versions of struck by living about her struggle with suicidal depression. My book about my personal experience with clinical depression reads like a fastpaced novel, with characters that charm and frustrate. This new version includes a prologue detailing the strange series of events this book spurred, as well as a. Hersh describes her life leading up to depression, her various treatments, and multiple suicide attempts that brought her to the realization that living is a choice and she wanted to live for her friends, family, and herself.
Julie hersh is a president of the hersh foundation and an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and author of the book struck by living. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Her older sister suffered from depression, which she saw as she came home from college a totally different person than shed seen before. Parenting a parent toward lifes end psychology today. Each year in united states, 30000 people commit suicide and theres 500000 emergency room visits as a result of suicide attempts. Saved by the often controversial therapy ect, electroconvulsive therapy, julie rebuilt her life to embrace. Julie hersh gives us a documentary ride in the mind of a potential suicide victim and shows us her road to survival as could only be provided by one who has been there. Hersh julie hersh is president of the hersh foundation, philanthropist and author of the bookstruck by living. From depression to hope, gives a talk about the healing power of music and its ability to make profound changes both in her life and the lives of those in. This was the most helpful book i have read in helping me understand what my mom must have felt like when she took her life. Top ten for mental health brain protection for adults julie k. Julie hersh is president of the hersh foundation, philanthropist and author of the book struck by living. Julie hershs book struck by living released in spanish.
Jun 25, 2010 struck by living this week i was struck by an incredibly gifted writer and survivor of depression. Julie hersh spoke at legacy books in plano tx, and i went on a friends suggestion that i hear her after reading the book by the same name. In episode 1 of true champions depression, we meet julie hersh. From depression to hope, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. An essay by julie hersh, president of the hersh foundation and author of struck by living although poverty and mental health seem inextricably linked, proactively working to combat depression through smart initiatives like those at paul quinn college in dallas is proving effective at breaking the cycle. Oct 17, 2018 this months book choice is struck by living, written by julie hersh, a mother of two. Struck by living by julie hersh is a fascinating firsthand account on what really happens to a person during depression. Hersh awarded the mental health america ruth altschuler community advocate prism award and selected as one of the 2010 distinguished women by northwood university, julie hersh is an outspoken advocate for mental health. Its been three years since preston hollow resident julie hersh has published struck by living.
She tells the story of her battle with depression, which began in childhood. Published on feb 25, 2010 struck by living author julie hersh shares her thoughts about electroconvulsive therapy ect. From depression to hope, and became a national advocate to highlight the need to better understand depression. Hersh, a guest on tonights glenn beck program on theblaze tv. After earning her bba at the university of notre dame, hersh worked in hightech product development and marketingsales in silicon valley.
Dallas childrens theater president shares her fight against. She has written about her experience in a book she just published with dallas brown books called struck by living. What makes julie hersh a true champion is her openness and steadfast work to help others living with depression find treatments that work well for them. When jorge reached out to julie to thank her for writing struck by living, they discovered that jorge taught at the same school where her son and husband had attended st. Struck by living was released in 2014 in spanish as decidi vivir. Julie hersh shares her recovery story from mental illness in her book struck by living. Julie hersh author struck by living, decidi vivir linkedin. She ended the first one with her hike to the top of a new mexico mountain in a symbolic celebration of her recovery. Thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy ect julie hersh. May 20, 2017 julie hersh, author of struck by living. Dallas childrens theater, bring change to mind, sundance books and music, pathways of hope and healing, rebecca levy. Mental health advocate julie hersh seeks to dispel myths about depression and open a dialogue on mental health. Julie to awarded the mental health america ruth itschuler community advocate prism award and selected as one of the 2010 distinguished women by northwood university, julie hersh is an outoken adwjcate for mental health. Since she has kept a journal from childhood on, the books dip into her journey is haunting.
Hersh revealed her story in her book to dispel myths about depression and to open the conversation about mental health. In 2010, she wrote about her jagged journey in her unvarnished book, struck by living. Struck by living a memoir of depression and recovery. Hersh mental illness, like many diseases, is prime example of what comes first.
Struck by living is a hopeful story about julie hershs dramatic struggle with depression through psychiatric wards and suicide attempts. Julie is also a guest blogger for say no to stigma for menninger clinic. Awarded the mental health america ruth altschuler community advoca. Julie hersh, president of the hersh foundation, boldly detailed her struggles with depression in her book, struck by living. This debut nonfiction narrative by julie hersh traces her search for identity through her career, interfaith marriage, motherhood and clinical. Her recovery was followed by 16 of the best years of her life. Dallas resident and chilean native andres correa heard struck by living author julie hersh speak on kera when hersh originally released her book in 2010. About struck by living in struck by living, julie hersh picks apart the irony of her life with humor and brutal honesty. Why i wrote the struck by living book julie hersh youtube. After the third suicide attempt and with strong recommendations from her psychiatrist and family, julie does electroconvulsive therapy ect. In addition to other volunteer work she does in the arts, julie is also the board chair of the 2017 tony award winning dallas theater center. Julie hersh shares her recovery story okay to say youtube.
Julie hersh struggled with clinical depression throughout her life, even attempting suicide. Struck by living traces hersh s trek through depression and recovery beginning with electroconvulsive therapy ect. Today the book which chronicles hershs battle with depression, previous attempts at suicide, and a recovery spurred by the controversial electroconvulsive therapy is poised to reach a brand new audience with its release in spanish. Struck by living traces hershs trek through depression and recovery beginning with electroconvulsive therapy ect.
Please contact your local mental health provider, veterans hospital, or university hospital for information about electroconvulsive therapy ect. From depression to hope, which chronicles her journey through depression and mental wellness. Mecta corporation does not provide medical advice, nor do we sell our products to anyone but licensed clinicians and hospitals. With the help of ect electroconvulsive therapy, julie broke the deadly course of her disorder. Julie is also a guest blogger on the menninger clinic say no to stigma website. She shares her own struggles with this mental illness and her experiences with electroconvulsive therapy.
Hersh mentioned that several people had requested the book in spanish. Struck by living from depression to hope struck by living from depression to hope by julie k hersh dallas brown books publishing group 2010 223 pp 1995 paper this book is the autobiographical account of a woman who suffered observable melancholic major depression that was resistant to persistent and varied treatments with medica. Breaking the link between mental health and poverty bush. Through the hersh foundation, julie provided the initial funding for the center for depression. Feb 03, 2015 struck by living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, julie kosnik hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy ect, and management of depression. I talk about leaving my fathers bedside in my book and have been criticized for that. From depression to hope, also described her depression as numbness, an absence of feeling, and a disconnection from loved ones. She published her insights in the journal of medical ethics and is an active member of the patient advisory. This new version includes a prologue detailing the strange series of events this book spurred, as well as a wellness list in the back. Julie hersh is everywoman, making the confounding switch from fastpaced professional to alwaysoncall mom and dutiful granddaughter. Julie is a wife, mother, author, advocate and philanthropist. Julie hersh is president of the hersh foundation, an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and author of the book struck by living. See others named julie hersh julie s public profile badge.
This honest look at her journey to recovery includes stories about her. Despite a loving husband, healthy children, financial security, julie attempted suicide three times. Eight mustread books about mental illness the well community. For me, theres no secrets for the hersh family, she says. This honest look at her journey to recovery includes stories about her time spent in psychiatric wards, partaking in electroconvulsive therapy ect, and how she eventually overcame. Struck by living, originally published in 2010, is a story about me, julie kosnik hersh, my experience with electroconvulsive therapy ect, and. Struck by living is a true account of the authors struggle with depression. Join facebook to connect with julie k hersh and others you may know. Struck by living was released in 2014 in spanish as decidi vivir and the latest english version was released in 2017. Parentstobe, note even 24houraday firefighters are required to take. Struck by living is a story of courage, love, hope, and victory.
This honest look at her journey to recovery includes stories about her time spent in psychiatric wards, partaking in electroconvulsive therapy ect, and how she eventually overcame some of the most. Struck by living is a hopeful story about julie hersh s dramatic struggle with depression through psychiatric wards and suicide attempts. Battling a genetic predisposition to depression and after her third suicide attempt, julie. My book about my personal experience with clinical depression reads like a fast paced novel, with characters that charm and. On july 17, from 57pm at interabang books, julie hersh of struck by living the hersh foundation and father joshua whitfield of st. Isen international society for ect and neurostimulation. Today the book which chronicles hersh s battle with depression, previous attempts at suicide, and a recovery spurred by the controversial electroconvulsive therapy is poised to reach a brand new audience with its release in spanish. Mental health america of greater dallas, ypo gold maverick, corps team mom corps dallas, struck by living, join. Struck by living was released in 2014 in spanish as. My book about my personal experience with clinical depression reads like a fastpaced novel, with characters that charm and. Rita dallas will host a unique book club and discussion on 1984, animal farm, and all things george orwell. Hersh, a blogger for psychology today, is author of struck by living.
Despite an idyllic family life, including two children and a. Julie hersh author, struck by living and decidi vivir, president at the hersh foundation. Josh whitfield book club george orwell on july 17, from 57pm at interabang books, julie hersh of struck by living the hersh foundation and father joshua whitfield of st. In 2001, julie hersh became clinically depressed and attempted suicide three times.
The book illuminates what depression can feel like from the inside of the person who is suffering. Struck by living offers an optimistic look at mood management from a person with first hand experience with clinical depression. Her struck by living blog is featured on the psychology today website. Jorge immediately volunteered to translate the book. Julies goal is to provide a living example that mental illness is a manageable disease. Parentstobe, note even 24houraday firefighters are required to take time off. She bound the manuscript and sent it to dozens of her friends. In 2001, julie hersh became clinically depressed and attempted. Apr 20, 2010 she has written about her experience in a book she just published with dallas brown books called struck by living. Suggested reading getting help suicide prevention shari.
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