Our Mom, Our Superhero —

A Mental Health Journey

A children's mental health book based on a true story that focuses on siblings dealing with societal stigma while seeking treatment for their mother's mental health challenges. It's a great conversation starter for adults to start talking about mental health with kids and includes definitions, activities, exercises, illustrations, and supported by a strong mental health clinical team.

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Reviews & Praise

  • "An engaging and well-spun out story that will help children understand what their mom is going through when depressed. The story describes the mom’s depression in an understandable way, underscoring the differences between ordinary sadness and depression. It points out as well concerns around stigma and being judged that can serve as barriers to getting care. It normalizes taking medication. And it underscores that it is equally important to take care of one’s mental health as of one’s physical health. Finally it helps the reader to understand that it is OK—good even--to ask for help. A great conversation-starter between moms and their kids—truly a must read for those interested in mental illness in parent/child relationships."

    Elyn R. Saks - Associate Dean and Orrin B. Evans Professor at the University of Southern California Gould Law School

  • "This is a great teaching tool for both parents and practitioners. The very calm and easily digestible illustrations keep children's attention while helping to tell the story in a very non-judgemental and non-threatening way. I will be using and recommending this book in my own practice!"

    Michael Lindo, LCSW MSW - Psychiatric Social Worker at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

  • "Understanding mental health issues can be tough, especially for children. Now, this beautifully written and illustrated book helps to dispel myths, bring understanding, remove stigma and shame, give children language to manage their emotions, and learn to ask for help. This timely book should be in every child’s bookshelf at home, school, or library."

    Yolie Flores - President & CEO of Families in Schools, Former National Campaign Director for Parent Nation

Former NBA All-Star, Entrepreneur, and Mental Health Advocate

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Whether you are a parent, mental health professional teacher, or are interested in the mental health cause, we hope our story resonates with you. Purchase your book today and know that proceeds will be used to donate books to schools and community centers, carrying forward the mission of de-stigmatizing mental health and illness.

- Nicole & Ravi