This document discusses depression, including its causes, prevalence, and treatment. It notes that depression is a common illness that can be effectively treated through psychotherapy and medication for most people. While it can also be healed through faith in God, the document emphasizes seeking both spiritual and medical help. It provides statistics on depression and examples of biblical passages about finding hope and strength in difficult times. The overall message is that depression should not be minimized or seen merely as a character weakness, but rather treated as a serious condition through faith and evidence-based medical care.

2. We Reach People For Christ
Through Messages
In The Media

4. We Asked In The Social Networks…

5. We Asked In The Social Networks…
and 75 people answered

6. Is depression an illness that must be treated by
Doctors and medicines, or a spiritual condition
that should be treated spiritually.

7. The majority answered:
It is a spiritual condition and should be treated spiritually.

8. The truth is:
Depression is an illness, and 60-80% of all
depression cases can be effectively treated
with brief, structured forms of psychotherapy
and antidepressant medications.

9. However, as any other illness, it can be healed by God.
This is not to say: seek God rather than medicine.

10. Rather, it means:
Seek God first and seek medical help too.
Definitely, God works miracles through Doctors.

11. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression is a tale that many pretend, to evade responsibilities.

12. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression is a tale that many pretend, to evade responsibilities. NO

13. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression is the result of stress and the absurd pace of contemporary life.

14. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression is the result of stress and the absurd pace of contemporary life. May Be

15. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression is not so common and only happens to people of weak character.

16. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression is not so common and only happens to people of weak character. NO

17. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression is very common and can happen to anyone.

18. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression is very common and can happen to anyone. YES

19. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression often goes away if you keep busy.

20. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression often goes away if you keep busy. YES

21. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression is a normal part of life.

22. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression is a normal part of life. May Be

23. We Said In The Social Networks…
Losers and those suffering from low self esteem, believe they are depressed.

24. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Losers and those suffering from low self esteem, believe they are depressed. No

25. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression strikes more women than men.

26. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression strikes more women than men. May Be

27. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression affects only adults and is more common in old age.

28. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression affects only adults and is more common in old age. No

29. We Said In The Social Networks…
Depression is hereditary

30. We Said In The Social Networks… You commented…
Depression is hereditary May Be

31. We Also Conducted a Survey
In The Social Networks…

32. We Also Conducted a Survey
In The Social Networks…
and 50 people participated

33. We Asked:
Are you currently suffering from depression?

34. We Asked:
Are you currently suffering from depression?
29% Said “Yes”

35. We Asked:
Have you ever suffered from depression?

36. We Asked:
Have you ever suffered from depression?
65% Said “Yes”

37. We Asked:
Do you know anyone that is currently
suffering from depression?

38. We Asked:
Do you know anyone that is currently
suffering from depression?
67% Said “Yes”

39. We Asked:
Have anyone you know ever suffered from depression?

40. We Asked:
Have anyone you know ever suffered from depression?
94% Said “Yes”

42. True clinical
depression is a
mood disorder in
which feelings of
sadness, loss, anger,
or frustration
interfere with
everyday life for
weeks or longer.

43. Most people have
felt sad or
depressed at times.
Feeling depressed
can be a normal
reaction to loss,
life's struggles, or
an injured self-
esteem.

44. But when feelings of
intense sadness,
including feeling
helpless, hopeless,
and worthless, last
for many days to
weeks and keep you
from functioning
normally, your
depression may be
something more
than sadness.

45. It may very well be
clinical depression,
a treatable medical
condition.

46. Depression Statistics For The US
Year 2012

47. Depression Statistics For The US
Year 2012
http://www.healthline.com

48. Depression is a condition that affects 10% of
Americans at one point or another.

49. Over 80% of the people that have symptoms
of clinical depression are not receiving any
specific treatment for their depression.

50. The number of patients diagnosed with depression
increases by 20% per year.

51. Depression is most prevalent in people ages 45-64.

52. Women are twice as likely to have depression and
symptoms of depression as men of the same age.

53. An estimated 121 million people around the world
currently suffer from some form of depression.

54. The Solution

55. 60-80% of all depression cases can be effectively treated
with brief, structured forms of psychotherapy and
antidepressant medications.

56. Definitely, depression is an illness and needs medical attention.
However, as any other illness, it can be healed by God. This is
not to say: seek God rather than medicine.

57. Rather, it means: Seek God first and seek medical help too.
Definitely, God works miracles through Doctors.

58. When Jesus walked on earth, one of the things He did most, was
to heal people from their illnesses and pain. You can trust Him
to do the same today.

59. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and always. He never changes. We
do. But if you go back to Him, you will find the same Jesus that can do
the same miracles He did, 2,000 years ago.

60. Discover what God says about depression and how to fight it. Find
Scripture that will encourage you to find peace and joy in the midst of
depressing circumstances and feelings.

61. Overcome depression with the help
of Jesus and His Holy Spirit!

62. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will
personally go ahead of you. He will be with you;
he will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:8

63. But you, O Lord, are a shield
around me; you are my glory, the
one who holds my head high.
Psalm 3:3

64. The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He
rescues them from all their troubles.
Psalm 34:17

65. The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
Though they stumble, they will never fall,
for the Lord holds them by the hand.
Psalm 37:23-24

66. I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40:1-3

67. Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again,
my Savior and my God!
Psalm 42:11

68. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

69. I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here
on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

70. I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s
love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither
our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow, not even
the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in
the sky above or in the earth below, indeed, nothing in all
creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God
that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

71. So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God,
and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
Give all your worries and cares to God,
for he cares about you.
1 Peter 5:6-7

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