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      Latest Medical Studies on Depression

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      James Bryan Smith: Unmet expectations and fear

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      STUDY: Criticizing older adults make them more vulnerable…

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      STUDY: Awe can reduce depressive symptoms

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      STUDY: How music-mindfulness can help depression, anxiety

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      James Bryan Smith: Unmet expectations and fear

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      STUDY: Awe can reduce depressive symptoms

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      STUDY: How music-mindfulness can help depression, anxiety

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      John Mark Comer: “Wherever Jesus went, the kingdom…

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      Ann Voskamp: “Jesus saves you for Himself”

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      Philippe: “Refusing to suffer means refusing to live”

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      “In darkest night, you were there like no…

      Book quotes/Video

      Thanksgiving for his brokenness

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      INTERVIEW: Dr. Brian Briscoe tells Christians that antidepressants…

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      “Grace has got to be drunk straight”

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THE WEARY CHRISTIAN

LIVING WITH FAITH AND DEPRESSION

  • Depression
    • Depression

      Latest Medical Studies on Depression

      Depression

      James Bryan Smith: Unmet expectations and fear

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      STUDY: Criticizing older adults make them more vulnerable…

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      STUDY: Awe can reduce depressive symptoms

      Depression

      STUDY: How music-mindfulness can help depression, anxiety

  • Anxiety
    • Anxiety

      Calling out the brain on catastrophizing

      Anxiety

      James Bryan Smith: Unmet expectations and fear

      Anxiety

      STUDY: Awe can reduce depressive symptoms

      Anxiety

      STUDY: How music-mindfulness can help depression, anxiety

      Anxiety

      STUDY: Chronic pain associated with higher rates of…

  • Book quotes/Video
    • Book quotes/Video

      John Mark Comer: “Wherever Jesus went, the kingdom…

      Book quotes/Video

      Ann Voskamp: “Jesus saves you for Himself”

      Book quotes/Video

      Philippe: “Refusing to suffer means refusing to live”

      Book quotes/Video

      “In darkest night, you were there like no…

      Book quotes/Video

      Thanksgiving for his brokenness

  • Health News
    • Health News

      Latest Medical Studies on Depression

      Health News

      Calling out the brain on catastrophizing

      Health News

      STUDY: Mental health conditions share deep genetic patterns

      Health News

      STUDY: Four Supplements that MIGHT help depression

      Health News

      STUDY: Gut changes raise risk of eating disorders…

  • Interviews
    • Interviews

      INTERVIEW: Dr. Terry Powell’s gripping account of depression

      Interviews

      INTERVIEW: Therapist Michael Schiferl explains religious scrupulosity and…

      Interviews

      INTERVIEW: Rocker Matt Sassano shares battles, urges transparency…

      Interviews

      INTERVIEW: Dr. Brian Briscoe tells Christians that antidepressants…

      Interviews

      INTERVIEW: Pastor Scott Sauls on anxiety, depression, and…

  • Devotionals
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      Think you’re a “failure?” Jesus sees you unlike…

      Devotionals

      “Grace has got to be drunk straight”

      Devotionals

      Defeated by God

      Devotionals

      Am I a faithless Christian?

      Devotionals

      “I killed Jesus of Nazareth”

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The Weary Christian mission:

First off:

 

In the United States, find a psychiatrist here.

In the United States, find a therapist here.

If you’re in the United States and having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please call the National Suicide Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

If you’re in the UK, get urgent help here.

Canada, here.

Australia, here.

New Zealand, here.

South Africa, here.

France, here.

Germany, here.

Portugal, here.

Mexico, here.

India, here.

The Philippines, here.

Singapore, here.

South Korea, here.

 

The Weary Christian goal…

 

a) reduce the stigma surrounding depression, anxiety, OCD, and other conditions in the Christian community.

 

b) have uncomfortable but honest conversations.

 

c) Reduce the stigma surrounding antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other meds God has given us as gifts.

 

And…

 

d) Sometimes (tons of times), we all feel really, really depressed in our journey. Hopefully, this site makes you feel less alone.

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