Happiness Is a Choice: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression [Mass Market Paperback]

Frank B. Minirth (Author), Paul Meier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002

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. The updated 2nd edition is now available in mass market size for families, pastors, counselors, and anyone struggling to overcome depression.

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From the Back Cover

Whether depression is felt mildly or acutely, temporarily or persistently, it strikes just about everyone. 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 provide expert answers to questions such as: * What are the symptoms of depression? * What are the primary sources of emotional pain? * Which personality dynamics lead to depression? * How should you deal with anger and anxiety? * What medical treatments are available for depression? Happiness Is a Choice explores the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spells out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life.

About the Author

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

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080078698X
• ISBN-13: 978-0800786984
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #547,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Mental Health > Depression

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Compassionate Approach to Recovery, July 7, 2004

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This review is from: Happiness Is a Choice: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression (Mass Market Paperback)

An excellent resource for those struggling with codependency and various other psychic illnesses. The book is written by Christians with a Biblical perspective, which is awesome for those who want to read a recovery book that emphasizes the spiritual approach to health and wholeness.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Personal Empowerment!, October 1, 2003

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This review is from: Happiness Is a Choice: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression (Mass Market Paperback)

Simply put, another reviewer's religious [anti-religion?] bias aside, it is refreshing to obtain a medical/psychiatric expert's training & experience encourage personal responsibility and personal empowerment (albeit with the help of God/one's "Higher Power"). People can indeed be free from symptoms of depression, or obtain some relief at least, through what can be termed cognitive-behavioral methods. Minirth's position is supported by research, which finds the use of this treatment in conjunction with medications as the most effective for depression.

5.0 out of 5 stars I had seen it before, September 18, 2010

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This review is from: Happiness Is a Choice: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression (Mass Market Paperback)

I had been given a copy of this book many years ago, and when a friend was having some issues I bought it as a gift for them. It is a really good book that explains a lot about depression and helps quite a bit.