You're Not Alone: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Overcome Anxiety and Depression

If you’re ready to overcome your anxiety and depression, this book is for you.

Anxiety and depression can be hugely disruptive, especially for someone who has a lot on their plate, like school, an internship, a new job, or campus clubs. You might feel shame, guilt, and embarrassment about sharing what you’re going through with your friends and family. You wish these feelings would go away, but you have no idea where to even start to feel better.

You’re not alone. In fact, thousands of college students across the country are having the same thoughts and are feeling the exact same way you do right now.

With the right tools and the right team, things will get better. In this essential step-by-step guide, you will learn to:
• Overcome feelings of anxiety and depression
• Stop racing thoughts
• Identify exactly where to start to get help
• Utilize the most effective treatment options
• Use techniques to promote feelings of calm and happiness
• Regain your confidence and live the life you want

"Zach Westerbeck has produced an outstanding resource for the college student dealing with depression and anxiety." -Louis M. Profeta, LinkedIn Top Voice in Health Care and author of The Patient in Room Nine Says He's God

"This book is exactly what the world needs right now: a playbook for how to manage brain health and overcome anxiety and depression. Zach shares his powerful mental health story and the steps we can take to reach our full potential." - Joseph Moheban, CEO and cofounder of 220 Leadership

"Zach equips the reader with a roadmap that includes a variety of practical options for recovery, and he emphasizes that everyone deserves to receive help. Every college student should be handed a copy of this book." -Julia Broglie, founder of mental wellness company BroglieBox

Zach Westerbeck is an engaging mental health public speaker, college success coach, and a certified Mental Health First Aid professional with a passion for helping college students and organizations understand the complexities of depression and anxiety in the modern world.

In 2016, he experienced crippling depression and anxiety for the first time in his life. During this time period, he had thoughts of suicide and felt alone, scared, and unsure about his future. He suffered in silence for over a year before finally seeking help. This is why it is his mission to erase the stigma and normalize mental health issues by sharing his story with as many students and corporations as possible. His goal is to make the uncomfortable conversation around mental health comfortable in the hopes that it will save someone's life. Through his personal experiences, certifications, and extensive research, he is able to relate and clearly articulate why now more than ever it is critical to understand how to manage your mental health.

Zach graduated from Purdue University and is a brother of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduation, he went on to work for Fortune 500 technology giant Cisco Systems. He is the proud founder of Westerbeck Speaking and Coaching Inc., an organization focused on providing hope and resources for recovery for those struggling with their brain health. Zach has partnered with organizations like the Peace of Mind Foundation and One Mind to share his story and free those suffering in silence. He has been featured in Forbes, The Red and Black, CU Independent and Thrive, among others. In addition, he has done interviews and podcast interviews with One Mind, the Peace of Mind Foundation, and the Freddie & Alyssa Show. He has spoken in front of hundreds of students at higher learning institutions and organizations such as Penn State, Chico State, Gamma Alpha Omega, UC San Diego, New York Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, and University of La Verne, to name a few.