In “Put Away The Razor: Surviving Suicidal Thoughts and Beating Back Depression One Day at a Time” Kassman describes her own battle with depression, how she overcame depression, and provides depression management techniques and resources, both for fellow sufferers and well as loved ones seeking to understand the depression and suicidal feelings thier loved one is experiencing.Depression in the United States is still commonly treated as a “made up” disorder even though the Depression Alliance states that it is a common disorder that affects 1 of every 5 people at some time during their lifetime.