Books On Depression
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Depression: A Stubborn Darkness
By Edward T. Welch, Ph.D.
This book gives real hope for those who struggle with depression and for the people who love them. Dr. Ed Welch writes compassionately on the complex nature of depression and sheds light on the path toward deep, lasting healing. Welch carefully considers the spiritual, medical, and emotional factors that contribute to depression. Even more importantly, Welch explores the impact and interaction of these contributing factors. If depression has touched your life in any way, you can be helped by this practical and far-reaching approach.
Coming Out of the Dark: A Journey Out of Depression
By Mary Southerland
As a pastor's wife, Mary Southerland had it all -- a successful career as a speaker, conference leader, and women's ministry director; a husband who led a growing church; and two kids who were the joy of her life. She kept all these things in balance until clinical depression brought her world crashing down. Coming Out of the Dark chronicles Mary's journey from despair to hope and is perfect for anyone who struggles with depression, those who have loved ones dealing with depression, and people who simply need encouragement in a dark time of life.
For those who dwell in darkness, Mary has written a book that will guide them to the One who is Light and the Giver of hope.
Overcoming Depression
By Neil T. Anderson & Joanne Anderson
Right now, millions of Christians are suffering from depression, but this silent pain does not have to continue. Solutions exist, and Neil and Joanne Anderson have made them accessible in this guide for breaking free from depression.This little book outlines your Christ-centered road map to recovery. It contains a powerful, life-changing message that will help you overcome depression with God's strength. You'll get a complete description of both spiritual and physical symptoms of depression and gain insight into the comprehensive treatments that yield healing and unimaginable freedom -- and so much more. When you choose to accept your birthright to peace and joyfulness as a child of God, He will give you the strength to fully overcome depression and discover new life in Him.
Getting over the Blues: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Depression
By Leslie Vernick
Getting Over the Blues will help you understand the symptoms of depression, what causes depression, and what steps you can take not only to get better but to grow stronger. Employing godly wisdom and compassionate insight, Christian counselor Leslie Vernick offers you real hope for permanent, life-changing wholeness.
Finding Your Way Through Depression
By Pam Rosewell Moore
Written from the pain and progress of her own personal struggle, Pam Moore uses narrative and illustrative examples to explore the nature and origin of depression as well as the struggles and complexities associated with it. This compassionate guide will bring comfort and understanding as it shows you how to overcome the illness and restore the heart.
Finding God: Praying the Psalms in Times of Depression
By Thomas Lewis
In this small yet immensely helpful guide, Pastor Thomas Lewis offers spiritual resources for those suffering from depression. By challenging his readers to pray through the Psalms, Lewis assists readers in finding "a cup of cold water in a parched land." He speaks frankly about his own battle with deep depression; discusses types of depression, the symptoms, and where to get help; and outlines several Psalms of lament that can support people during depression and form a foundation for all other approaches to treating the illness. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource for those engaged in pastoral care and counseling, for those who have loved ones suffering from depression, and persons suffering from depression.
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