Surviving Depression (10th Anniv) by Kathryn J. Hermes FSP | Paperback

About this book Embark on a journey of faith-filled hope and spiritual healing with best-selling author Kathryn J. Hermes. Depression can strike anyone-even those of us who are deeplycommitted to living the Christian life. In these dark times, weoften feel abandoned, alone, isolated, misunderstood, and hopeless.Especially in today's chaotic world, there are new distressingrealities that weigh upon us: war, economic instability, terrorism,natural disasters...all of which make our sense of security sofragile. And as Christians, such experiences can be accompanied bya great sense of anguish and fear. As someone who has personally struggled with depression, Sr.Kathryn understands these feelings all too well. But as someone whohas overcome the illness, she knows that surviving depression andattaining happiness is possible. For over a decade, Surviving Depression has helped thousands of readers find areassuring approach to living through depression. By drawing uponthe strength inherent in the Catholic tradition and discussing thebiological, psychological, environmental, and genetic components ofthe illness, this companion offers a holistic understanding ofdepression-for the depressed, their family members and friends, andthose who counsel or care for them. This 10th Anniversary "Updated and Expanded Edition" featurescontemporary world developments and an entirely new practical guideentitled "8 Steps to Inner Peace." Each chapter is framed by aquestion or thought relevant to the experience of depression andcontains: -Personal anecdotes -Vignettes of depressed individuals, including saints andcultural figures -Relevant Biblical passages -Spiritual exercises -Tips for the depressed -Advice for family and friends -Prayer suggestions