"Hope and help are available for those suffering from depression--whether from biochemical, developmental, situational, or spiritual roots. New Light on Depression guides the reader through an understanding of depression, the myths and misunderstandings that surround it, the symptoms and identification of it in various levels of intensity, the many causes and treatments for it, and even the newfound growth and strength that can result from struggling through depression. Conversational in tone, New Light on Depression is a visit with a physician and a pastor, who speak not only out of years of professional training and expertise but also out of personal experience of their own struggles through depression. Written primarily for anyone struggling with depression, many chapters also include sidebars for caregivers--family members, loved ones, pastors, fellow church members--anyone who wants so desperately to help but often does not know how. Both patients and caregivers will find personal applications, action points, and suggestions woven throughout the text, and easily understood information to clear away misunderstandings and fear. Questions for personal reflection and/or group discussion are included at the end of each chapter. From evaluation and personal assessment tools, to case studies and the authors' personal experiences, to thorough discussions of both medical and spiritual treatments and therapies, readers will discover their options and be equipped to choose a course of action toward healing and wholeness. New Light on Depression is a medically reliable and biblically sound guide to understanding depression, finding help for it, experiencing hope in the midst of it, helpingloved ones through it, and discovering gifts and insights as a result of the struggle. It is the most up-to-date and comprehensive book on this subject ever written in either secular or religious markets."
