Depression Recovery According to the Bible
12/2/2009

Is feeling stress normal? Why are so many people depressed? Are there logical reasons for being depressed? What can one do to avoid being down?

In this short book Dr. Waterhouse explains that indeed there are specific causes for depression, and that these reasons can be directly related to what the Bible has to say about this all-too common problem. He defines eleven sinful causes for this condition, such as, hatred, perfectionism, or sex worship ... and eight non-sinful causes that may bring on depression, such as, being a victim, broken dreams, or trying to please everyone.

Whether causes for depression are sinful or non-sinful, Dr. Waterhouse here points out that there are "cures" for each of these causes, all focusing on God as the source of meaning and satisfaction in life. At the same time, he cautions that a conservative approach to using medicine for depression is wise, a rejection of even the possibility of medicine is not. 48 pages, softcover.