My assistant Sarah Perez has just completed the herculean task of organizing and categorizing the many online articles I’ve gathered over the years on the subject of depression. Thank you, Sarah! After my favorite books on depression, you will find articles organized under the general outline of Love, Know, Speak, Do (See Paul Tripp’s Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands). You can find more resources on other subjects here.
Top 10 Books on Depression
1. I’m Not Supposed to Feel Like This by Chris Williams (and others).
2. Dealing with Depression by Sarah Collins and Jayne Haynes.
3. A Practical Workbook for the Depressed Christian by Dr John Lockley.
4. Overcoming Spiritual Depression by Arie Elshout.
5. Depression: Looking Up From The Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch.
6. D Is For Depression by Michael Lawson.
7. Spiritual Depression: Its Causes And Cure by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
8. Broken Minds by Steve and Robyn Bloem.
9. Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission by Amy Simpson.
10. Christians Get Depressed Too: Hope and Help for The Depressed by David Murray.
Love
These links will help you build an understanding of the problem in general. Included are definitions, personal testimonies, and research.
Definitions/About
5 Things Christians Should Know About Depression and Anxiety | RELEVANT Magazine
A Holy Experience – What Christians Need to Know about Mental Health
Allie Brosh On Depression | The American Conservative
What It’s Like Explaining Depression Meds to Many Christians
Christian Teenagers – Depression FAQ For Teens
6 Little-Known Signs of Depression in Older Adults | THE COUNSELING MOMENT
Anxiety and Depression, My Strange Friends | TGC | The Gospel Coalition
Anxiety and Depression Together | Psychology Today
Battling Depression . . . Redemption, Medication, and Christ – Desiring God
How has faith shaped our view of mental illness?
Can a Christian get depressed?
Coping with S.A.D. and Seasonal Depression
Depression: how should we understand it? | Wisdom for Life
Depression | Biblical Counselling Australia
Every Time I Talk About Depression – Being Brave
Fact Checking The Postpartum Depression Doubters: “Pills Are The Easy Way Out”
In the Valley of Postpartum Depression | CT Women | ChristianityToday.com
Frankly Speaking: Two myths about Christians and depression
Inside the Battle to Define Mental Illness | Magazine
Suffering service | The Briefing
Suicide Awareness: Answers About Teen Suicide & Depression | Yellowbrick
Tangled Up in Blue: Depression and the Christian Life – Reformation21
the beginning of wisdom: on suicide, gratitude and compassion
The Christian Curmudgeon: When Darkness Is Your Only Friend
Personal Accounts and Testimonies
Beyond Survival | The Emmaus Blog
Beyond the Lights: Celebrities and Mental Illness
Black with Postpartum Depression: My Therapist Had Never Treated A Black Woman
Broken But Grateful | Desiring God
Christianity Can’t Replace My Zoloft – TIME
Clemson center Jay Guillermo battles depression but returns to anchor Tigers
Depression, Dementia, and Heavenly Relief
Depression and the Pastor’s Wife: Suffering in Silence | Counseling One Another
Depression Strikes Again: Leave Me Alone Black Dog
Describing the indescribable | HeadHeartHand Blog
Amazing Grace – A Story of Recovery from a Suicide Attempt
Hope for Your Dark Night of the Soul – Justin Taylor
I’m Glad I Stopped My Suicide Attempt
Jesus Isn’t Going To Take My Zoloft
Like Job, I Too Was Surrounded By Darkness
Making Small Talk as a Person With a Mental Illness | The Mighty
Martin Luther’s Shelter Amid the Flood of Depression
My Depression Is Not Wasted | Gifted for Leadership
Out of the Darkness — Modern Love – NYTimes.com
Phil Lineberger – “Through A Glass Darkly” – Depression & Suicide
Postpartum Depression: An Interview with My Husband – Postpartum Progress
Pyromaniacs: Spurgeon on Depression
Reach Out To Women Like Me With Postpartum Depression
Robin Williams & Depression | The American Conservative
Saved and Depressed: A Real Conversation about Faith and Health
Sheila Walsh: Depression Not the End of Her Story
Stories of Suicide and the Faith Community
The Doctrine of Election Saved Me from Depression | Desiring God
These Grey Cupcakes Could Take A Bite Out Of Depression | Co.Design: business + innovation + design
The Spurgeon Center | 11 Reasons Spurgeon Was Depressed
The Upward Call – The Upward Call – Those nasty family legacies
What does Depression look like for Entrepreneurs? | Seth Getz
What Zoloft Is Teaching Me About God – The Blazing Center
When a Loved One Takes His Life
When Depression Comes Back | Addie Zierman | How To Talk Evangelical
When The Darkness Doesn’t Break – Borrowed Light
When The Psychologist Has Postpartum Depression
When You Are Thinking About Suicide
A Day In The Life Of This Christian Living With Anxiety/Depression | Carlos Whittaker
A Mother’s Heart on Praying for Her Prodigal Son | True Woman Blog | Revive Our Hearts
A Few Observations From My Recent Time in the Pit – Borrowed Light
BBC – Chris Bevan: Andy Morrison’s biggest battle
BBC News – Would-be MP on depression battle
BBC SPORT | Cricket | Trescothick’s long-term illness
BBC Sport – Cricket – Trescothick admits tour dilemma
BBC Sport – Cricket – Cricket World Cup – England hit by Yardy withdrawal
Keith O’Neil | Game plan | bphope
Helping and Understanding
How Do We Deal With Our ‘Problem People’ & The Mentally Struggling In Our Churches? – 20schemes
12 Ways Depression-Anxiety Impacts Family and Relationships | Brad Hambrick
13 Helps For When a Friend Battles Depression – Borrowed Light
5 Ways to Help Your Depressed Friend | For The Church
A Prayer for Serving Our Friends Who Struggle with Depression – Heavenward by Scotty Smith
Caring for the depressed – free ebook
Good Morning America Misses The Mark on PPD
Having Mental Illness Is Like Being In Fight Club – The Blazing Center
How to Cope with a Depressed Spouse | Reader’s Digest
How To Love Your Depressed Friend | The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
How to Support a Partner Struggling with Depression
How We Rewrote Our Company’s Mental Health Policy
In Case It’s the Right Question | Addie Zierman | How To Talk Evangelical
Pyromaniacs: Candid pastoral thoughts on depression and drugs
Tips For Supporting Someone With Postpartum Depression – Postpartum Progress
What I Needed From the Church During My Depression | Her.meneutics | ChristianityToday.com
When Your Depressed Friend Twists God’s Word – Borrowed Light
Research and Statistics
BBC News – Five psychiatric disorders ‘linked’
BBC News – GPs access to depression treatment ‘is too narrow’
BBC News – Test ‘predicts’ teen depression risk
BBC News – Where hyenas are used to treat mental illness
Brain scans to catch depression before it starts – Yahoo News
Depression and the Limits of Psychiatry – NYTimes.com
Depression as hard on the heart as obesity and cholesterol
Human Lie Detector Paul Ekman Decodes The Faces Of Depression, Terrorism, And Joy | Fast Company
Is Gluten Making You Depressed? | Psychology Today
Is Postpartum Depression Non-Existent in Other Cultures?
More Americans suffering from stress, anxiety and depression, study finds – CBS News
New Research on the Antidepressant-Versus-Placebo Debate | Healthland | TIME.com
NIMH · Scan Predicts Whether Therapy or Meds Will Best Lift Depression
One in four American women take medication for a mental disorder | Mail OnlineOnline
People Change: New Research Shows That Personalities Change – Good Mood Bad Mood
Soil Microbes And Human Health – Learn About The Natural Antidepressant In Soil
Talk Therapy vs. Drugs | Psychology Today
The Evolutionary Reason for Depression – Mind – Lifehacker
The Internet Knows You’re Depressed, but Can It Help You? | Healthland | TIME.com
The Internet Usage Patterns of Depressed College Students
The Real Problems With Psychiatry – Hope Reese – The Atlantic
This App Tells You — and Maybe Someone Else — When You’re Depressed – Bloomberg
VeriPsych Says It Can Spot Depression, Schizophrenia in Blood | Fast Company
What If We’re Wrong About Depression? – NYTimes.com
Why Patients Don’t Open Up to Doctors About Depression – TIME Healthland
The Truth About Antidepressants, from WebMD
Mental Illness, Psychiatric Drugs, and Counseling Education | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
‘I Wanted To Live’: New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases : Shots – Health Blog : NPR
Antidepressants may damage the brain | Daily Mail Online
BBC News – ‘Doctors should stop pushing drugs at depressed people’
Antidepressants ‘work instantly’ | Michelle Roberts, Health reporter, BBC News
BBC News – Ketamine ‘exciting’ depression therapy
Birth control linked to depression, new study says – CNN.com
New drugs for depression? | Musings of a Christian Psychologist
Report: 1 in 5 American Adults Takes Mental Health Drugs – TIME Healthland
Unraveling the Mystery of How Antidepression Drugs Work: Scientific American
You May Soon Be Able To Take A Drug To Prevent Depression
BBC News – Brain training ‘helps treat depression’
BBC NEWS | Health | ‘Talk therapy’ for the depressed
BBC News – Self-help books ‘treat depression’
Can Depression Be Cured? New Research on Depression and its Treatments Webcast | Library of Congress
Can Faith in God Help Alleviate Depression?
A Gene to Explain Depression – TIME Healthland
Chemical Imbalances & Depression: A Theory Falls victim to New Research – Good Mood Bad Mood
How a flash of light to the brain can banish fear | Mail Online
How video games can teach your brain to fight depression.
Human brain has more switches than all computers on Earth | Health Tech – CNET News
Treating depression with electrodes inside the brain – CNN.com
Treating Your Stomach For Depression « The Dish
Know
These links will help you find out about the problem in more detail. This includes interpretations, information on specific issues, and possible causes.
BBC News – Not depressed, just sad, lonely or unhappy
Depression, a Pastoral Approach
Depression, Sin & Self-Reformation – Theocast
Her.meneutics: Should Christians Take Antidepressants?: A Response
Mental Illness in the Bible – Christian Mental Illness
Moore to the Point – Is It Right for a Christian to Take Anti-Depressants?
My Take: How churches can respond to mental illness – CNN Belief Blog – CNN.com Blogs
No room for sadness (a closer look at depression) | Wisdom for Life
Pyromaniacs: Experience and effective ministry
Should Christians Take Antidepressants? | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com
Should Christians Take Medication for Mental Illness? | Blog | Perry Noble
Sufficiency of Scripture and Psychotropic Medication | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
The Blues vs Clinical Depression – Christian Mental Illness
The Depression Epidemic Revisited | Counseling One Another
The Doctor Is IN | CCEF (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7)
The Psalmists’ Rich View of Depression
Why Do We Seem Negative about Psychiatric Medications? | CCEF
William Cowper’s Letters « Soliloquium
BBC News – Does sunshine make us happier?
Low levels of face-to-face social contact ‘can double depression risk’ – Telegraph
My nightmare on the pill – BBC News
Specific Issues
Burnout
Depression: What is burnout? – National Library of Medicine – PubMed Health
Celebrity
BBC News – Why are sports stars prone to depression?
Depression and suicide: Football’s secret uncovered – BBC Sport
Jesse Jackson Jr’s Shame on Us » Amy Simpson
Childhood Trauma and Difficulties
BBC News – Persistent depression risk ‘doubles’ in abused children
Post-Partum Depression
Her.meneutics: Why Stay-at-Home Moms Are More Depressed Than Working Moms
How To Tell Whether It’s Postpartum Depression Or Normal New Mom Stress
7 Postpartum Depression Survivors Share Their Stories Of Having More Children
Living With: Postpartum Depression
Reach Out To Women Like Me With Postpartum Depression
BBC News – Postpartum psychosis: Affected parents speak out
As A Psychiatrist, I Thought I’d Be Immune To Postpartum Depression. I Was Wrong.
How Does Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression Work, Anyway?
One In Five Get Postpartum Depression: Numbers Too Big To Ignore
The Depressed Homemaker’s Greatest Need | HeadHeartHand Blog
When Christian Moms Get the Blues | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com
When New Moms Can’t Stop Worrying | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com
Cutting and Self-Harm
The First Cut Is The Deepest: Self-Harmers In The Church – 20schemes
Spiritual Depression
8 Causes of Spiritual Depression | The Christward Collective
Are Unhappy Christians a Poor Witness? – Borrowed Light
Spiritual Depression: The Dark Night of the Soul by R.C. Sproul | Ligonier Ministries Blog
Spiritual Depression | RPM Ministries
Spiritual Depression | Wisdom for Life
Depression in Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Paul Tripp Ministries -Depressed Pastors
Why do pastors get depressed? | Practical Shepherding
Depression & the Ministry – Part 1 | The Cripplegate
Depression & the Ministry – Part 2 | The Cripplegate
Encouragement for Pastors Tempted with Depression – Justin Taylor
Do You See the Glory of God in the Sun? Spurgeon’s Battle Against Depression – Justin Taylor
Why Pastors Are Committing Suicide
Top Ten Causes of Depression in Pastors | Andrew Knott.org
Suicide
BBC News – Call for action to tackle ‘Scottish effect’ on suicide rates
Why Teenage Suicide is More than a Statistic for Me | TGC
Speak
These links start to provide possible guidance, advice, or direction – resources for speaking into someone’s life.
A Biblical Approach to Depression | Counseling One Another (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
Depression and Common Grace | TGC
20 Approaches to Battling Depression-Anxiety as Suffering | Brad Hambrick
7 Factors that Contribute to the Impact of Depression-Anxiety | Brad Hambrick
9 Ways to Battle Depression, Condemnation and Anxiety > The Village Church
10 Types of Thinking that Undergird Depression-Anxiety | Brad Hambrick
7 Ways The Lord Uses Depression in the Life of a Minister
6 Changes in Lifestyle that Add to the Impact of Depression-Anxiety | Brad Hambrick
6 Steps to Wise Decision Making About Psychotropic Medications | Brad Hambrick
Avoid Working Long Hours of Overtime to Reduce Your Risk of Depression
BBC News – Cognitive behavioural therapy ‘can reduce depression’
BBC News – Late-night teens ‘face greater depression risk’
Believing in God can help treat depression | Mail Online
Breaking the Silence: When Christian Leaders Speak Openly about Depression | Everyday Theology
Camp Kivu’s Quest to Get Depressed Teens to Disconnect From Social Media – The Daily Beast
Can We Be Positive about Psychiatric Medications? | CCEF
Is it right for a Christian to take antidepressants? | Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
Charles Spurgeon: Preaching Through Adversity 1995 Bethlehem Conference for Pastors – Desiring God
Does Your Depression Make You Hypersensitive to Criticism? – Postpartum Progress
Examples of mental anguish and depression in the Bible
Freedom from the Performance Treadmill | Counseling One Another
God’s Beauty for the Bored, Busy, and Depressed
Happiness in Christ, Even Through Depression and Sorrow – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
How Do You Tell A Pregnant Friend About Postpartum Depression?
How I Gleaned Hope from the Darkest Psalm
How to increase serotonin in the human brain without drugs
How Your Diet Can Raise The Risk of Postpartum Depression – Postpartum Progress
Injecting the Light of H-O-P-E into a Dyed-Black Perspective | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
Lessons Learned from the Dark Valley of Depression | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
Medicating Women’s Feelings – The New York Times
Out of the Ordinary: Anxiety and the Battle for the Mind
Overcome Depression: How to Avoid Hitting Bottom | Lifescript.com
Ruminating: The Mental Health Killer | Musings of a Christian Psychologist
Social groups alleviate depression | CIFAR
Depression and your internet usage? | Musings of a Christian Psychologist
Digital depression in a digital age
Mind Over Misery – Stanford Magazine – Article
The Bleakest Psalm Is Really a Night-light :: Desiring God
The Forgetfulness that Leads to Depression
The Nutrition of Mental Health
The Surprising Upside to Sadness
The World Needs Pastors | For The Church
Time on the Internet Linked to Teen Depression | Covenant Eyes
Wasted Depression | Thistletown Baptist Church
When A Pastor Gets Depressed – J.A. Medders
When You Don’t Want to Go to Church
Your Thoughts Will Betray You | Desiring God
Do
These links include practical advice and possible “homework” for a counselee.
3 Suggested Uses for My Depression Interview | Counseling One Another
10 Tips For Getting Through Seasonal Depression
7 tips to help manage Depression and Anxiety
8 Lessons Learned from a Long Battle with Spiritual Depression – The Gospel Coalition
Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression: It’s Ok to Admit You Need Help (Part 1)
Access to nature reduces depression and obesity, finds European study | Society | The Guardian
BBC NEWS | Health | Depression link to processed food
Depressed and Thankful: Six Ways to Find Joy | Desiring God
Depression & Exercise: I Run! Therefore I Am Not Depressed! – Good Mood Bad Mood
Holiday Season Blues: How To Beat Loneliness & Depression At Christmas
How Can You Help Yourself ? Join the 21-Day Self-Care Challenge – Postpartum Progress // https://stresslessandlivebetter.blog/category/21-day-self-care-challenge/
How to Beat that Bad Mood | Challies Dot Com
How to Fight Depression (Without the Pills)
How to Fight for Faith in the Dark: Three Lessons for Depression | Desiring God
How to Find Bread and Water in the Dungeon of Depression – Borrowed Light
How to Pray When You’re Depressed: A Look at Psalm 13 | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
I Feel Sad Sometimes, And It Doesn’t Go Away | The Blazing Center
if you’re going through hell…. | Sarah Thebarge
Lisa Notes: If you’re discouraged with yourself…
My Take: Let’s stop keeping mental illness a secret – CNN Belief Blog – CNN.com Blogs
Persistent Prayer to a Loving Father | The Christward Collective
Pyromaniacs : Battling depression
Regular Exercise & Depression | Counseling One Another
The Ministry of Sorrow | Counseling One Another
What can a depressed person do daily while fighting for joy? | Practical Shepherding
What should a Christian do when overwhelmed with depression? – ChristianAnswers.Net
When Christians Suffer from Depression | TGC
When Feelings Fail – Wog Magazine
When He Feels Far Off – The Gospel Coalition Blog
When Is Depression-Anxiety Sinful? | Brad Hambrick
When the Darkness Doesn’t Yield
When You Have a Case of the Monday’s on Sunday – Borrowed Light
With Depression, Helping Others May in Turn Help You –Doctors Lounge
Resources
Videos
David Powlison: “Depression and Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing for Ourselves and Others” | TGC
Andrew Solomon: Depression, the secret we share | TED Talk | TED.com
God Is with You in Depression | Desiring God
Christians Get Depressed Too: Jeni’s Story – YouTube
Depression, Divorce & New Life In Jesus: Ronnie’s Story – 20schemes
Dr. David Powlison – Is Depression Purely Biological?
Misdiagnosed Mood Disorders – Fox News Video – FoxNews.com
Overcoming Depression-Anxiety: A Personal Responsibility Paradigm (Seminar Videos) | Brad Hambrick
Randy Alcorn Opens Up about His Depression | TGC
Sabrina Benaim – “Explaining My Depression to My Mother” – YouTube
Session 27 – Actual Counseling Session: Clinical Depression – Session 1, 4, 10 (Nov 2011) – YouTube
Six Free Video Curriculum From 2014 | Brad Hambrick
Video: Overcoming Depression-Anxiety, A Responsibility Paradigm (Step 1) | Brad Hambrick
A Boomer in the Pew: Video: David and Carol Porter – Our Story Filmed by Scottsdale Bible Church
Battling Depression…Redemption, Medication, and Christ
Podcasts
How can I help my spouse through depression? | CCEF
http://www.promisekeepers.ca/modal/type/audio/file/5477
When Depression Descends, Do the Next Thing | Desiring God
When God Withdraws the Sense of His Presence – The Gospel Coalition Blog
What Does Christian Hedonism Offer The Depressed?
Sermons
Depressed and Doubting While Sitting in a Dungeon! – SermonAudio.com
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