Andrew S. Hogan

Andrew S. Hogan (Andy) understands mental illness. Andy is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, and is doing internships as he finishes his Masters of Mental Health Counseling program. Andy has published 18 books and has spoken to thousands in university, radio, and podcast settings throughout the USA, China, and Taiwan. At age 20, Andy was hospitalized twice for manic psychosis and has lived with chronic, type I bipolar disorder ever since. After successfully raising two children with diagnosed mental illness, Andy took the five steps from his best-selling, self-help book (Beating Mental Illness) and wrote a children’s story for each step.