__Don't let depression steal your joy__   
Depression strikes nearly everyone at one time or another. But even in the midst of struggle and pain, there is hope. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, Drs. Minirth and Meier walk you through  
  
· the symptoms of depression  
· the primary sources of emotional pain  
· personality dynamics that lead to depression  
· how to effectively deal with anger and anxiety  
· medication and treatment options  
  
With up-to-date research, Happiness Is a Choice explains the relationship between your spiritual life and your psychological health. It offers basic steps toward recovery from depression so that you can enjoy a happy, fulfilling life.  
  
__Frank Minirth, MD__ (1946-2015) was president of the Minirth Clinic and an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He was the author or coauthor of several books, including A Brilliant Mind. www.minirthclinic.com  
  
__Paul Meier, MD__, is founder of Meier Clinics and a guest on numerous radio and television programs. He is the author or coauthor of more than eighty books and is a sought-after speaker. www.meierclinics.org

__Frank Minirth, MD__ (1946-2015) was president of the Minirth Clinic in Richardson, Texas, and an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He was the author or coauthor of several books, including Happiness Is a Choice and A Brilliant Mind. For more information, contact www.minirthclinic.com.  
  
__Paul Meier, MD__, is founder of the national, nonprofit chain of Meier Clinics (www.meierclinics.org, 1-888-7CLINIC) and a guest on numerous radio and television programs. He is the author or coauthor of more than eighty books on family, relationships, and mental health that have sold millions of copies, and is a nationally and internationally sought-after speaker.

Whether depression is felt mildly or acutely, temporarily or persistently, it strikes just about everyone at some point. Drs. Minirth and Meier believe, however, that the emotional pain of depression can be overcome and avoided. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, they explore the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spell out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life.

Now the book that has helped hundreds of thousands of people overcome depression includes updated information on medications and treatments.

Minirth, Frank MD ;Meier, Paul MD

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Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Foreword

Inner Reflections

Part 1: What Is Depression?

1 Who Gets Depressed?

2 What Are the Symptoms of Depression?

3 Is Suicide a Sin?

4 Are Grief Reactions the Same as Depression?

Part 2: What Causes Depression?

5 Is Genetics a Good Excuse?

6 How Deep Do the Roots of Depression Run?

7 What Are the Primary Sources of Emotional Pain?

8 Do "Nice Guys" Finish Last?

9 Can Depression Be Acted Out?

10 What Precipitating Stresses Bring on Depression?

11 What Are the Personality Dynamics That Lead to Depression?

Part 3: How Can One Overcome Depression?

12 Are There Some Basic Guidelines for a Happy Life?

13 How Do You Handle Anger?

14 When Are Medication and Hospitalization Advantageous?

15 How Do You Handle Anxiety?

16 How Do You Find Lifelong Happiness?

Appendix 1 Classifications of Depression

Appendix 2 Case Studies of Depressed Individuals

Appendix 3 Drugs and the Treatment of Depression

Glossary

Notes

Scripture Index

General Index

About the Authors

Back Cover

Helps people to understand and overcome depression. This title includes information on medications and treatments.

Happiness Is a Choice has helped hundreds of thousands of people understand and overcome depression. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, the authors provide expert answers to questions such as: What causes depression? Is there a cure for depression? Why do Christians suffer from depression? and more. Minirth and Meier explore the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spell out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life. Families, pastors, counselors, and anyone struggling to overcome depression will benefit from this book.

Well-known authors and psychiatrists Frank Minirth, MD, and Paul Meier, MD, have authored or coauthored numerous books on psychology, counseling, mental health, child rearing, and other family concerns.

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