Affective disorders are expected to be the second most common public health issue worldwide by the year 2020, according to the World Health Organization. People with depression often feel completely alone with their illness, even though they have many unanswered questions. The author aims to answer recurring questions in simple language, both professionally and personally, while addressing numerous misconceptions and prejudices. The 111 questions are drawn from Jettenberger's counseling work, which gathered numerous letters from readers following the publication of the self-experience reports "267 Days of Soul Collapse" and "I Take My Life Back." The book informs those affected, their relatives, and interested parties about the condition and addresses questions regarding the course, causes, symptoms, severity levels, treatment options, and much more.