The document discusses depression, highlighting symptoms such as frequent crying and lack of interest in enjoyable activities. It categorizes different types of depression, including major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. Additionally, it mentions professional support related to mental health and promotes a resource for further learning about the subject.

1. Depression
THE ISSUE:
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2. Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from
me, for it is better for me to die than to live.
Jonah 4:3
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3. You might be depressed if…
• You cry often and easily
• You don’t feel like doing anything fun
• You have thoughts of hurting yourself or others
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4. Types of Depression
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Dysthymic Disorder
• Atypical Depression
• Bipolar Depression
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5. The Alphabet Soup of Professional
Helpers:
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DO MFT DSW MSW LPC MSN
LCAS RN MFT PhD MS
MSW PsyD PhD LCAS PsyD
LPC RN DSW M S N DO

6. Listen to the We All Got
ISSUES show to learn
more about this ISSUE
Dr. Glenda Clare interviews Dr. Edward E. Moody, Jr., author of
First Aid For Your Emotional Hurts – Depression
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