Xie Bo, M.D., a seasoned psychiatrist, presents "The Prince’s Healing Journal"—a fairy tale that metaphorically explores psychological trauma, healing, and growth. Even a prince, as noble as he may be, can experience confusion about his identity, uncertainty about the future, and even self-harm to cope with inner pain. In the battlefield of the mind, the prince is no different from any ordinary person. Deep within all of us lives a child yearning for love and care. May the child in your heart grow up healthy and strong, nurtured by love and compassion.
— Reader Shuangxi Jushi

This book is a fairy tale, yet it seriously addresses professional knowledge about depression, explaining its mechanisms and treatments in an accessible way. Highly recommended.
— Reader Wen Yue

★ ​​Authored by a senior psychiatrist—a fairy tale designed to help youth prevent depression.​​
As a veteran psychiatrist and psychotherapist, the author crafts a vivid and engaging fairy tale featuring a depressed frog prince. Through this narrative, he presents professional insights on depression diagnosis and treatment, allowing readers to naturally absorb scientific information while enjoying the story.

★ ​​Innovatively uses storytelling as therapy.​​
The author advocates moving beyond mere reasoning, instead employing storytelling to foster emotional growth in children. This fresh approach not only captivates young readers but also eliminates the dryness and pressure often associated with learning from textbooks.

★ ​​Professional yet accessible science helps children and parents better understand mental illness.​​
Depression is an inherently heavy topic, but this book encourages readers to see it as part of life—and even part of fairy tales. It helps youth develop a more scientific and objective understanding of depression, fostering empathy and support for peers who may struggle with it.

★ ​​Suitable for all teens, depression patients, and anyone seeking emotional growth.​

In the mysterious and distant Kingdom of Frogs, the sudden disappearance of the young prince sparks citywide speculation.
The aging king grows anxious over the succession crisis, but the prince, overwhelmed by depression, has lost his vitality and refuses the throne.
Meanwhile, the Serpent Army advances, leaving the Frog Kingdom besieged...
Amid mounting danger, how does the prince earn the trust and aid of the Dwarves to turn the tide?
How do his relationships with his lover, father, and people undergo beautiful transformations?
And how does he evolve from "fleeing" to "fighting," ultimately becoming a powerful ruler?
You may wonder—what force pulls the prince from the depths of depression to reclaim his life?
Come, uncover the answer to this mystery. It holds the key to your present and future.

Xie Bo
Deputy Chief Physician of Psychiatry, Psychotherapist, and Counselor.
Co-founder of Yicheng Psychology, Chief Medical Officer of Haoshou Medical, former head of the Mental Health Department at Nanshan Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment Hospital in Shenzhen.
Member of the Psychotherapy Professional Group, Guangdong Medical Association Psychiatry Branch; First Committee Member, Guangdong Medical Association Medical Humanities Branch; Executive Director, Second Council, Shenzhen Physicians Association Psychiatry Branch; Committee Member, Fifth Committee, Shenzhen Medical Association Psychiatry Branch; Committee Member, First Committee, Shenzhen Medical Association Sleep Medicine Branch; Council Member, First Council, Sleep Branch, Shenzhen Health Education and Promotion Association; Mentor for Middle and Young Teachers of Psychology, Nanshan District, Shenzhen.

1. The Prince’s Disappearance //001
2. The Looming Crisis //004
3. The Rumor is True！ //006
4. The Official “Whitewash” //012
5. The Prince’s Hallucinations //015
6. Give Me the Fastest-Acting Antidepressant in the World //018
7. The Old King Meddles //023
8. The Uncle Brings Trouble //027
9. An Unexpected Visitor //030
10. Where to Place a Free Heart //034
11. Searching for the Missing Dwarf Brothers //037
12. Your Name //040
13. The Inescapable Vicious Cycle (Part 1) //045
14. The Inescapable Vicious Cycle (Part 2) //048
15. The Past Never Truly Passes //051
16. When the Fairy Descends to Earth //053
17. Finally Doing Something Meaningful //057
18. Dangerous Psychotherapy //060
19. The Prince’s Anger //065
20. The Feeling of Missing You //068
21. The Prince Breaks His Promise //072
22. A Hostile Visitor //074
23. You Just Don’t Understand Kids //077
24. A Letter to the Old King //079
25. For the Rest of My Life, Be an Ordinary Frog //082
26. Feeling Alive Again //086
27. The Thrill of Adventure //090
28. The Advancing Army //092
29. A Difficult Standoff //094
30. The Prince’s Transformation //099
31. Why I Love Talking to You //104
32. Enemies Are Unpredictable //106
33. Scars That Never Fade //109
34. The Guard’s Love Story //113
35. The Dwarves’ World //118
36. The Ghost of Relapse //124
37. The Prince’s Cane //127
38. A False Alarm //130
39. Turning the Tables //131
40. The Lover Appears //134
41. The Crisis Recedes //138
42. Living for Love //141
43. I Don’t Want to Live Anymore！？ //143
44. Suicide Risk //145
45. The Path to Freedom //148
46. An Era of Uncertainty //151
47. A Delicate Balance //158
48. The Crisis of “Eating” and “Drinking” //162
49. Returning to the True Self—Bai Ze //165
50. The Prince Strikes //169
51. Reconciliation with His Father //175
52. Bad News and Good News //178
53. What Depression Has Taught Us //181