{"product_id":"depression-anxiety-and-other-things-we-dont-want-to-talk-about-9781400221325","title":"Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk about","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pastor and licensed psychotherapist himself suffering from depression and anxiety takes on the relationship of mental health and faith while addressing the role of self-care, compassion, and restoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone knows someone who suffers from anxiety, depression, or another form of mental illness, but a stigma around mental health remains--especially in the church. Ryan Casey Waller--pastor, therapist, and cosufferer--has experienced firsthand the jarring dissonance of wrestling with mental health while trying to maintain a vibrant Christian faith. It can be a discouraging, lonely battle. But it doesn't have to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Waller emphasizes that mental health issues are not a symptom of a spiritual failing or insufficient faith; rather, suffering is the very thing our Savior seeks to heal as he leads us toward restoration. Combining practical theology, clinical insights, and deep compassion, Waller invites readers to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esee why we need conversations in the church about mental health and how to have them;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscover why seeking knowledge about one's self is critical to growing deeper in relationship with God;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand the basics of brain health, the intersection of biology and spirituality, and why emotional intelligence deserves more attention;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn practical steps such as how to find a therapist, distinguish between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, and afford treatment; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome equipped to support loved ones with mental illness while promoting healthy self-care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400221325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.70d","brand":"Ryan Casey Waller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38026050306229,"sku":"9781400221325","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e86ac03a-c164-4284-b7a4-79c8f46e8a15.jpg?v=1609189289","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/depression-anxiety-and-other-things-we-dont-want-to-talk-about-9781400221325","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}