Resources for Those Battling Depression
Disclaimer: I am not a physician or mental health professional. If you think you may be suffering from depression or fatigue, please find a doctor or professional advice immediately. This is just a resource NOT fit for advice but material available for informational purposes only. Your health is above your ministry role and profession, do not wait to seek counsel, professional advise or clinical help.
Online Helps:
Christian Recovery International
Hope Made Strong- With online learning or in-person training, Biblically- based learning is at your fingertips. Help to better- equip your church in helping others. An amazing amount of information by Laura Home.
LeaderCare– A Lifeway Christian Resource. Click for link, call at: (615) 251-5618 or email via leadercare@lifeway.com
Mark DeJesus- “Empowering you to live healed and free”, another GREAT website! Packed with information and channeling into various directions. From courses to podcasts, books to YouTube and even a FREE download book called, “Experiencing God’s Love As Your Father.”
Key Ministry- Packed full of wonderful online resources!
Dr. Henry Cloud- Programs, podcasts, books, blog, speaking and consulting.
Online Articles
Mental Health and the church- Many articles from Key ministries about mental health.
Sermon Series on depression and anxiety from Passion City Church Or Life Church
Books on Christian or Pastoral Depression:
Strength for the Journey: A Biblical Perspective on Depression and Discouragement by Paul Carlisle
Happiness is A Choice: The Symptoms, Causes and Cures of Depression by Dr. Paul Meier
The Pastor’s Family by Brian and Cara Croft
When the Darkness Will Not Lift By John Piper
Breaking Free By Beth Moore
Mental Health and the Church By Dr. Stephen Grcevich
The Heart Healing Journey by Mark DeJesus
What to Do When Panic Attacks By Robert Bakss
I will Not Fear by Mark DeJesus
Healing For Damaged Emotions By David Seamands
Why Am I So Depressed By Debi Pryde
Calming the Storm Within: God’s Peace for Depression By Marjorie Vawter
Spurgeon’s Sorrows
Pastor Loui Gigglio
Pastor Craig Groeschel
365 Days of Prayer For Depression and Anxiety
Prayers & Promises for Depression and Anxiety
**If you have any other resources, please email them directly to be a blessing and help to our readers. Thank you!