The Hour of Despair

An essay documenting the healing journey between two friends— one a friend seeking advice as he struggles with depression and past wounds, and the other a friend offering guidance as a psychotherapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Depression is neither the beginning nor the end; it’s a path we often travel, sometimes together, sometimes apart. This book introduces readers to psychotherapy, emotional planning, and management through scientific reasoning, helping build strategies to face the many challenges that may come someday. Based on the real experiences of a person living with depression and his psychotherapist friend. Awards: Outstanding Book Award in the Documentary category for ages 12-18, by the Office of the Basic Education Commission, 2023.