★ Use simple, everyday language to promote a correct understanding of depression and dispel common misconceptions that lack medical backing.
★ Author Tomoya Fujino is an experienced psychiatrist with over 130,000 followers on social media, gifted at explaining complex issues in plain, accessible terms.
★ It addresses real-life challenges for people living with depression—including work, relationships, and stress management—and offers gentle, realistic tips that don’t require you to push yourself too hard. Written in clear language and designed with warmth, it helps normalize conversations about depression and provides strength for anyone on the journey.

“Could I be depressed?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, this book is for you.

Your depression may be lingering because you’ve been misled by false information—ideas like “just stay positive and you’ll recover” or “a certain food can cure depression.” Too many unsupported claims about depression circulate widely. Grounded in the clinical guidelines of the Japanese Society of Depression, this book delivers scientific, reliable knowledge in a warm, easy-to-follow way.

◆ Recommended for:
·Anyone who suspects they may be depressed
·Family and friends of those diagnosed with depression
·People who feel anxious about visiting a hospital or clinic
·Those struggling through long, difficult treatment
·Professionals who support people with depression

Dr. Tomoya Fujino has built a following of over 130,000 online. As a board-certified psychiatrist, he brings deep professional expertise—and as a fellow human being, he writes with genuine empathy and care. He hopes this book will be a source of strength for everyone facing depression, and that warmth runs through every page.

◆ From Dr. Fujino:
This book brings together the knowledge, thoughts, and messages I’ve gained through years of clinical work. Many patients have told me, “I’m so glad I went to the hospital.” I hope one day many more will say, “I’m so glad I read this book.”
I want this book to feel natural in everyday conversation: “This book really helped.” “I didn’t know there was a treatment like that.” Your voice can help more people talk openly about mental health. One simple comment from you could help someone in the future find their way out of pain.

◆ It also answers common daily questions beyond treatment:
·What do I do about work if I’m depressed?
·How can I relate to stress in a healthier way?
·Are there practical tips for difficult social situations?
·What should I do when I have suicidal thoughts?

This book holds gentle, honest wisdom:
You don’t have to suffer through it alone.

Tomoya Fujino
Born in 1991, he is a psychiatrist, corporate health consultant, and registered psychological counselor. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Akita University. As a child, he developed Kawasaki disease, which left him with a coronary artery aneurysm, and he has required ongoing treatment ever since.
During his student years, he struggled with numerous physical limitations, such as being unable to engage in vigorous exercise, which inspired him to pursue a career in medicine.
Driven by an interest in forensic psychiatry—including mental evaluations and other aspects of judicial psychiatry—he currently works as a psychiatrist while also serving as a physician at a prison hospital.
Drawing on his own experiences of living with a disability and his professional insights as a psychiatrist, he frequently publishes articles online and has appeared in various media outlets. His notable works include “Discovering ‘It’s Great to Be Yourself’ Through a Single Book,” “‘Close Enough Is Good Enough’: A Prescription for Happiness,” and “A Course on Letting Go: How a Psychiatrist Can Help You Lighten Your Burden.”