John Flores

I am an American-born writer and mental health advocate currently calling Australia home. After witnessing firsthand how stigma and misunderstanding deepen the isolation of those struggling silently, they began creating raw, heartfelt TikTok content to spark conversations about mental health—and those conversations became the foundation of their debut book, *Depression or Attention Seeking?*

Drawing from personal experiences, global perspectives (thanks to life split between the U.S. and Australia), and a deep commitment to breaking down barriers, I writes for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, judged, or alone in their pain. Their work challenges society’s labels—like “attention-seeking”—and replaces them with empathy, truth, and hope.

When not writing or filming TikToks, you’ll find me binge-watching true crime docs and fighting the good fight to remind the world: **No one’s struggles are too small to matter.**

Follow me on TikTok @YankDownUnder80 for daily mental health insights, book updates, and reminders that you’re never alone.