Strength Through Transparency: Shining a Light on Mental Health

By Star P. Davis

There was a time when all I could see was black. Every stressor added to the mounting anxiety and looming depression. When I tried to make things better, it seemed to plunge me deeper into a state of helplessness.  

I am only one of the more than forty percent of Americans that have a mental illness. In this book, I want to share how we can gain strength from our suffering and help others through transparency. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Star P. Davis
• Release date: Feb 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224168187

Star P. Davis

I'm a freelance writer in the creative space. On my blog I write about mental health and wellness. I also post fiction pieces on Medium and other platforms. I have a background of 10+ years in the medical field and a love for writing. So there's no telling what I'll be working on from one day to the next.

Book preview

Chapter 1

The prevalence of mental illness has increased in recent years. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide (NAMI, 2019). In the U.S., treatment of adults with mental illness went from 19.2% in 2019 to 21.6% in 2021, while 42% of diagnosable Americans stated they could not afford treatment (Forbes, 2024). 

Some attribute this to the direction society has taken as far as convenience and connectivity. Information is available on just about anything and we can contact nearly anyone in a matter of moments. We have increased screen time, more slanted news, more social media pressures, and reduced physical