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Press Release: Newly Released Book Answers the Underlying Question and Delivers in May's Mental Health Awareness Month

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May 24, 2026

Newly Released Book Answers the Underlying Question and Delivers in May’s Mental Health Awareness Month

Atlanta, Georgia— May 24, 2026— Author Elisa Norman published her book, Stop Calling Me Jesus! My Triumph Over Mental Illness, during Mental Health Awareness Month. Delivering a powerful message and fighting the stigma of mental illness. This insightful memoir is available on Amazon.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Mental Health America established this nationwide observance in 1949. The 2026 theme is “More Good Days, Together.”

There are countless individuals who possess noteworthy stories but few attempt to share them. Still, Elisa Norman dares to make her recovery story known. Answering the question: what goes on in a psychiatric hospital? She articulates her day-by-day experience for 11 days…

Elisa is a mental health advocate, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) leader, and a lived experience expert on managing mental health challenges. She discusses her journey to recovery in this amazing narrative. Yet, how did she publish her story?

Elisa solidified her literary accomplishment by working closely with In Her Own Ink Publishing LLC to make her book complete. This collaboration was exceptional. Elisa shared her wonderful experience of partnering with the publishing company.

"In Her Own Ink Publishing LLC is amazing. I am so thankful. Ashley is very professional in the way she guides you throughout the process. I really appreciated the care and time she took on my project. I recommend this company to anyone thinking about publishing a book."

Do you have a story to share? Have you started your book but need guidance on completing the draft? In Her Own Ink offers book development and design services. Also, In Her Own Ink specializes in mental health related books. The publishing company’s book consultant, Ashley Smith, has over 13 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. In fact, Ashley Smith reiterates the power of Elisa Norman’s book: “her memoir sends a clear message— recovery is possible.”

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