“Grounded in cutting-edge science and brought to life through deeply human stories, this book offers practical tools for navigating the most common—and often most difficult—reasons people avoid getting help.”
—Sudie Back, PhD, Director of Drug Abuse Research Training, Medical University of South Carolina
“A readable and highly useful book on seeking mental health help. A highly recommended read from a world’s authority on the topic.”
—Thomas Joiner, PhD, Director, FSU Psychology Clinic
“Friends, parents, teachers, counselors, doctors, and other health providers, especially those who are not familiar with cognitive behavior therapy, will find this book educational and useful.”
—Bob Drake, MD, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University
“…provides practical techniques and easy to understand examples that not only build confidence to initiate that conversation, but to help get your loved one, co-worker, or patient into the treatment they need.”
—Lisham Ashrafioun, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center
“As a clinician and researcher, I see the same barrier over and over: people want help, but anxiety, stigma, and logistics win. This book targets that barrier directly with practical, stepwise strategies and clear measurement.”
—Nik Allan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University
“…an invaluable tool for families, healthcare professionals and students learning to build trust and foster meaningful conversations.”
—Teresa Kelechi, PhD, Dean of Research in the College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
“…provides concrete, real-life strategies and small steps, to help your loved one say yes to life-changing mental health treatment.”
—Bobbi Conner, producer and host of the Health Focus radio series & podcast
“Dr. Tracy Stecker breathes compassion into the challenging landscape of supporting loved ones who are struggling with their mental health.”
—Jennifer M. Gómez, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work at Boston University
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