New Light on Depression: Help, Hope, and Answers for the Depressed and Those Who Love Them

by Harold G. Koenig and David B. Biebel

Book Overview

Moving Back toward Wholeness What is depression, really? A psychological disorder? An emotional problem? A case of negative self-talk? A spiritual weakness? Unresolved anger? A medical condition? How... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310247292
• ISBN13: 9780310247296
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Rare Combination

"New Light on Depression" offers a rare combination--medically reliable research and biblically sound insight. Co-author David Biebel uses his theological training to explore "faith, hope, and love" as a model for facing depression; while co-author Harold Koenig uses his training as a psychiatrist and researcher to probe biological and medical elements of depression. The end result is a well-written, easy-to-read wholistic volume on the causes, cure, and care of depression. Of course, given their integration of biblical principles and secular science, they will likely be criticized by folks on either extreme. However, for a well-reasoned, balanced, and up-to-date analysis of depression, this is a great place to begin. Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and the forthcoming "Sacred Friendships: Listening to the Voices of Women Soul Care-Givers and Spiritual Directors."

Great book!

This is one of the few books that I have read by a Christian author that talks about how medication can help depression, rather than relying on prayer alone. I have gotten a lot of comfort from this book in knowing that I am not alone and that medication may be medically necessary at times and doesn't mean that one is a bad Christian. Anyone who suffers from clinical depression and their family members should read this book.

New Light On Depression

Finally! A book with a medical point of view and a religious one. This book is by far my favorite book on depression. It is easy to read and dispels the myths associated with mental illness. I would recommend anyone with a mental illness read this book. It's not only for people with depression. I have a hard time putting it down, once I start reading it. This would also be a good book for some religious leaders to read who think mental illness can be controlled by prayers alone. The reflection questions at the end of each chapter are helpful also.

The BEST book on depression I've found!

This is by far the best book I've ever read on depression. It is written in easy to read language and covers all the angles and perspective views out there. I highly recommend this book to any person who lives with someone with depression as well as the person themself. It explains a lot about this disease.

A must read.....

Finally a book that cares about those who are depressed and their loved ones. A spiritual and medical guide to the hidden and silent illness of depression. Practical knowledge that will inspire you to not just read it, but to use it to help others.