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            Gregg lives on the Northwest side of Chicago with his wife and children and his black Labrador, Apollo. He is a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department working on the West side of the city. When he is not on shift, Gregg runs his private counseling practice, seeing first responders exclusively. As an active member of the CFD Pipes and Drums corps, Gregg has been playing bagpipes for over 15 years. Among his interests are vacationing with his family, tending to his houseplants, listening to The Beatles, and bringing Apollo to the forest preserve to play catch. His goal is to fight the stigma that first responders have concerning mental health, and to bring awareness, as well as solutions, to those in need. (And, yes, he is the brother of MSI Press author, Franki Bagdade .) Gregg's book, Mental Health Mayday , is enjoying a good run of popularity.  To read more posts about Gregg and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI

One of the fun things that a publisher (or at least, an acquisitions editor) gets to experience is meeting more than one member of a family -- as an author whose work we publish. Today, we introduce the Bagdade cousins - second cousins, that is: Franki and Gregg.  Franki's book, was published about a year before Gregg's. The title of her book is I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them . It was selected as IAN Book of the Year. Gregg's book was recently released. The title of his book is Mental Health Mayday . Currently at #124, this book has spent many days among the Amazon top 100 titles and hot new releases. For more posts on Franke and Gregg, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current o

Literary Titan has given Mental Health Mayday (Gregg Bagdade) 5 starts, concluding: "I recommend  Mental Health Mayday  to anyone aspiring to be a paramedic, doctor, or firefighter or simply seeking a deeply moving narrative. Gregg Bagdade, with this book and his life’s work, has made an immense contribution, perhaps even more than he comprehends. He has equipped his peers with tools to navigate the inherent trials of their professions and has laid the foundation for future generations of firefighters. Bagdade’s unflagging dedication and resilience are indeed commendable. Figures like him, who make a significant difference one step at a time within their communities, are the torchbearers leading us toward a more empathetic world." To read the rest of the review, click HERE . Currently, in the Amazon top 100 in two categories.                                    Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested i

  Listen to the broadcast on APS radio HERE  with Gregg Bagdade, author of Mental Health Mayday . For more posts about Gregg and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

  Mental Health Mayday (Gregg Bagdade), a recent release and already one of our most popular books, has earned the endorsement of the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support group.  Here is the endorsement: "We can't say enough good things about this book." For more posts about Gregg and his book, click HERE . For more posts about mental health, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

  We are not sure how it happened, but Literary Titan reviewed Mental Health Mayday by Gregg Bagdade a  second time. Fortunately, it was also five stars! You can read the second review HERE . To read more posts about Gregg and his book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

  Gregg Bagdade, author of Mental Health Mayday , recently signed copies of his book for readers at the Book Table in Oak Park, Illinois. Literary Titan Gold Award Amazon bestseller lists For more posts about Gregg and his book, click HERE .  Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com.

  Gregg Bagdade, author of Mental Health Mayday , appeared today on WGN9 Mid-Day (Chicago) with reporter-host Kristina Miller, in a segment, called "Mid-Day Fix: Firefighter and Author of Mental Health Mayday ." Listen to the interview HERE . For more posts on Gregg and his book, click HERE . For more posts on mental health, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

  On April 21, Gregg Bagdade, author of Mental Health Mayday , will be presenting a professional development webinar for first responses at the Juniper Center.  MSI Press is proud of the work its authors do to educate, train, support, and otherwise help their local communities. For more posts about Gregg and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. 

  This week's book back story focuses on the award-winning  Mental Health Mayday  by Gregg Bagdade. From the author: As a firefighter and a paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department, I served 20 + years before I realized that my department was behind the times regarding handling mental health within the fire service. With the support of my wife and family, I went back to school, obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State and then my Master’s Degree from Concordia University. I became licensed as a professional counselor and set out to change the stigma that was mental health within the fire service. I began working in private practice with first responders exclusively helping them with their mental health needs. Shortly thereafter, I realized that my affinity for writing would pay off in dividends if I just wrote a book so my message could spread far and wide. A year later, Mental Health Mayday was published. It is a portable, easily digestible primer on how firefighters can ha

Each month, we assess the success of our many books and identify the bestselling book to date for the year. So far, in 2023, the bestselling books is Mental Health Mayday by Gregg Bagdade. Currently, on Amazon, #89 in Psychology Education and Training and #85 in safety and first aid.  For more posts about Gregg and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can!  Find their contact information on our  Authors' Pages .

  Recently, Gregg Bagdade, author of  Mental Health Mayday , presented signed copies of his book to Madison Street Books in the West Loop in Chicago. Enjoy the picture! And check out the posts about Gregg and his book  HERE .                                        Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can!  Find their contact information on our  Authors' Pages

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  Mental Health Mayday  by Gregg Bagdade , which reached #38 on Amazon's bestseller list for psychology education and training and #50 for safety and first aid. AWARD Literary Titan gold award Read more posts about the Gregg and his book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date) Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our  author au pair  services will mentor you through the process. Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discoun

  Mental Health Mayday, (Gregg Bagdade) is #17 among Psychology, Education, and Training books on Amazon and #42 among Safety and First Aid books. This book hangs out below or just above the top 100 week after week; check it out. Endorsed by the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support group. For more posts on Gregg and his book, click HERE . For more posts on Amazon top 100 books, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.