Hey fam—welcome back to The Author’s Mic blog!
I’m Kelly Morgan, indie author and founder of Bright Headed Publishing, and today I’m thrilled to introduce you to someone whose story, mission, and books are making a real difference.

In this guest edition of The Author’s Mic, I sat down with Jamie Hughes, a social psychologist, coach, and self-published author of a mental health book series designed to help real people navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more—with practical tools, not just theory.

If you're looking for indie books with heart, purpose, and healing—Jamie brings all three.

💬 Meet Jamie Hughes

Jamie isn’t just an author—he’s walked the walk. After surviving childhood trauma, depression, and even a suicide attempt, he began a personal healing journey that led him to support others through nonprofits, hospitals, and now through his writing and coaching practice.

“The more I learned in my own healing, the more I wanted to share that with others.”

His books break down mental health challenges with real language and offer immediate action steps people can use while they seek support.

📚 Jamie’s Book Series Includes:

• Managing Anxiety
• Managing PTSD
• Managing Adult ADHD
• Managing Clinical Depression
• A free downloadable Managing Mental Health Journal

All books are available as eBooks worldwide on major platforms like Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble. You can explore and download the journal at 👉 ManagingMentalHealth.net

🧠 Coming Soon:

Jamie’s expanding the series with books on:

• Resilience
• Bipolar Disorder
• Substance Use and Addiction

He also offers life and business coaching through the same site. Just drop your name and email, and Jamie will personally follow up with a free consultation.

✍🏾 Advice for Indie Authors

Jamie keeps it real when it comes to publishing:

“Always do your homework. Writing is just the beginning. Learn about your niche, your audience, and how to promote your book. Make research part of your writing process.”

🔗 Watch or Listen to the Full Interview

This conversation is available on all major platforms—Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and more.

🎧 Find everything here