Building a Comprehensive Depression Assessment
With increasing rates in pediatric depression, assessment is critical. Learn how to build a Comprehensive Depression Assessment.
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Depression
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Melanie Redd
Lauren Sparks
Seasonal Depression in July
Most people talk about seasonal depression in the winter. When the days are shorter and the sun is often hidden in the sky. In some parts of the world, it gets too cold to be outside for more than a few minutes, creating a sense of isolation. In Texas, it has been way too hot […]
6 min readJoseph Antonio Liao
How to ask for help with depression as a Christian man
Knowing how to ask for help with depression is crucial for our well-being.Depression is a severe mental health condition affecting millions worldwide, regardless of their religious beliefs.The World Health Organization reports, "Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression. Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. More...
7 min readJepryll Torremoro
Why am I feeling down
Have you ever asked yourself why you are feeling so down? Have you ever asked yourself what is bothering you? With everything we have to do and face each day, we might feel depressed or exhausted. Even Christians could not escape depression, not even the greatest followers of God in...
6 min readKathleen Orenza
How to ask for help with depression from your Christian brethren
Have you wondered how to ask for help with depression? You cannot do that when you are suffering from depression. You might tend to hide your feelings and keep them inside. If you’re struggling with depression, it can be challenging to reach out for help. However, as a Christian, it’s important to remember that you’re
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Helpful ways to find God's peace, hope amidst grief
When the world has almost recovered from the pain of the COVID-19 pandemic, people who have lost their loved ones are still wondering how they could find peace and hope amidst their grief. Can they ever be happy again with God’s peace and hope? There is no actual time frame for healing when it comes
7 min readHeather Creekmore
What to Do When You’re Depressed About Body Size: Grieving Your Ideal Body
Grieving the lost dream of a “better” body that would “fix” everything, loss of youth, or loss of a body size you once had is a normal and healthy process.
2 min readCole Feix
The Puritans and Spiritual Dryness: Recap
This three-part series titled “The Puritans and Spiritual Dryness” has attempted to explore how the Puritans battled spiritual dryness/depression. The first article, “Hope in God and His Word,” explored the necessity and authority of Scripture in the Christian life. Puritans especially were known for their high esteem for Scripture. We can learn much from them in our modern-day context of mega-churches and a “light and easy” Christian message. The second article, “The Sinfulness of Sin,” focu…
2 min readChip Tudor
How Elijah The Prophet Overcame Depression
How Elijah the prophet overcame depression is a story told 1 Kings 19. It teaches three approaches for us to consider.
4 min readNancy C. Williams
The Privileged Life: Shining a Light on the Post-Christmas Blahs
The joy of Christmas doesn’t end when we remember that Jesus is always with us. With His presence and peace, every day is Christmas…an opportunity to celebrate His love, His arrival in our hearts, His gift of eternal life.
5 min readSharon Jaynes
When You Feel Empty
Perhaps you feel just about as “lucky” as a lost dog. Hobbling along. Impaired vision. Broken tail. Well, you get the picture. There was a woman in the Bible who also felt like she was out of luck and had nothing to give. But then God showed her how to fill up so that she could pour out. Her story is found in 1 Kings 17, and it begins with a man named Elijah.
5 min readSue Nelson
Prayer for Healing: God Can Heal Illness, Relationships, Pain and Depression – Give Him Your Hurts
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” 3 JOHN 1:2 (ESV) Healing is a gift from God. He wants to heal your life, restore you and give you back all that was taken away because of illness
11 min readRusselyn Williams
5 Good Things about Being Down & Out
The thing about being down and out is it’s normal. It’s something that each human being has to experience. We may not share these details on social media, so when it happens people feel like it’s just them. But it’s not just you. Life happens to us all. It’s not the end. You may feel like you are just here. Just out there. The truth is you are not.
7 min readChristie Thomas
Helping Fellow Christians With Postatal Depression
As a Christian, you know more than most the need to be there for your neighbors and ensure that they feel well loved and that they have a supportive community. Jesus was always available to help the hurting, and you can show others his love by being available too.
6 min readGreg Laurie
How to Deal with Depression
By Greg Laurie – Some of the greatest people from the Bible have felt low. Here are a few principles about dealing with depression.
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Handling the End of Summer Blues
Do you wrestle with feelings of disappointment at the end of fun seasons like Summer or the holidays? If so, you may have Chronic Disappointment Disorder (or CDD). It’s not a real disease, but Heather has experienced it as if it were. Today, she tackles what to do if you feel disappointed at the end of this season and if you wrestle feelings of sadness or loss as you transition between the seasons.
2 min readNehemiah Zion
Return to God's Love from Your Discouraged State - Raising Zion
Today, if you are reading this, turn to God from your poor understanding of God’s love. He loves you and will never leave you nor forsake you.
2 min readRandy Alcorn
A Happy Ending without an End - Blog - Eternal Perspective Ministries
In light of Nanci’s departure to be with Jesus four weeks ago, a kind sister reached out to me, saying she was hoping and praying that I felt the closeness of Jesus. I told her that I do indeed sense His closeness. At the same time, grief and sometimes depression...
7 min readAnthony Eshun
Powerful Motivational Quotes To Use When Depressed
Anytime you are down for whatever reason, you would need some inspiration Here are some motivational quotes to use when depressed.
9 min readRodney Harrier
Portfolio of Rodney Harrier, a Christian Content and SEO writer
This is the portfolio of Rodney Harrier, a Christian Content and SEO writer. One of the things he writes about is the topic-depression
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