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Depression
Clinical depression’s prevalence is on the rise in the United States. At any given time, around 15 percent of American adults take antidepressants, and up to 25 percent will meet the criteria for a depression diagnosis at some point in their lifetime. Though the reasons behind a depression diagnosis are often complex, the church has a prime opportunity to address those complex needs.
Illustration by Rick BeerhorstThe Depression Epidemic
Why we're more down than ever—and the crucial role churches play in healing.
March 6, 2009
More on Depression
'Crazy Talk': How We Characterize Mental Illness
Our careless language reinforces stigma.
May 8, 2013
Sidelining the Stigma of Mental Illness 
Amy Simpson challenges the church to step up its ministry to a vulnerable population.
May 1, 2013
Suffering Servants
Chronic pain and depression taught Joni Eareckson and Ken Tada to put each other's needs first.
April 25, 2013
Unearthing Gifts Once Abandoned for Motherhood
Why Rebekah Lyons wants you to find your calling.
April 11, 2013
Christians Can't Ignore the Uncomfortable Reality of Mental Illness
Our shallow responses send the message that our faith has no answer for this kind of suffering.
April 10, 2013
When Suicide Strikes in the Body of Christ
Neither life nor death, not even suicide, can separate us from the love of God.
April 9, 2013
When New Moms Can't Stop Worrying
Facing OCD, mental illness, and depression beyond the "baby blues."
March 26, 2013
In 'Silver Linings Playbook,' Hollywood Finally Gets Mental Illness
Whether or not it wins an Oscar, the film deserves praise for portraying real, human struggle.
February 22, 2013
My Top 5 Books on Mental Illness
Picks from the author of 'Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission'
February 19, 2013
Why Stay-at-Home Moms Are More Depressed Than Working Moms
A new Gallup poll reveals what I've learned from experience: Parenting is really hard.
June 4, 2012
Kay Warren Talks to CT about Her Battle with Depression
Why the Saddleback Church co-founder's newest book says happiness isn't enough.
April 16, 2012
Should Christians Take Antidepressants?: A Response
I've never heard Christians protest relieving the pain of childbirth. So why would they protest relieving major depression?
December 6, 2011
Should Christians Take Antidepressants?
Medication can help, but it can also hinder our reliance on Christ.
November 28, 2011
When a Midlife Crisis Becomes Serious
And how the church can turn midlife into prime time for the entire community.
October 3, 2011
Suicide Mission
Jamie Tworkowski’s nonprofit shows love to self-destructive teens.
November 15, 2010
Mary Beth Chapman vs. God
In a new book, Steven Curtis Chapman's wife is brutally honest about her lifelong feud with the Creator, especially after losing their daughter to an accident in 2008.
September 16, 2010
My Encounter with Mental Illness
College is a seedbed for depression. Here's what Christian campuses can do to help.
August 26, 2010
Boundaries in Grief
Why medicine should never trade places with a time to properly mourn.
August 20, 2010
The End of Christianity as We Know It
Now we can move on from merely giving people pleasant worship experiences.
April 15, 2010
When the War Never Ends
Many vets are ambushed by post-traumatic stress disorder. But some churches are coming to their defense.
July 2, 2009
Preventing Suicide
Fast facts about risk factors, warning signs, and tips for saving lives.
April 24, 2009
In the Valley of the Shadow of Suicide
A mother catches glimmers of hope after losing a son.
April 24, 2009
The Depression Epidemic
Why we're more down than ever—and the crucial role churches play in healing.
March 6, 2009
Rigorous Joy
The Lost Virtue of Happiness says happiness comes from pursuing goodness, not pleasure.
February 8, 2007
Myers Park Baptist pastor’s leave speaks to common crisis
In recent years, various groups – including denominations, universities and various centers and institutes – have tried to come to the rescue of clergy burnout. North Carolina is in the forefront of that move. (Charlotte Observer)
Killing the clergy softly: Congregational conflict, job loss and depression
New research is providing insights into just how widespread – and damaging – these forced terminations can be to clergy. (Ahead of the Trend)
Study questions religion-depression link
Study suggests that the reason churchgowers have lower rates of depression may be because depressed people stop going to services (Reuters)
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