Happiness is a choice : the symptoms, causes, and cures of depression /
Frank Minirth and Paul Meier.
- Updated ed.
- Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Publishing Group, c2007.
- 239 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-234) and index.
Inner reflections -- What is depression? -- Who gets depressed? -- What are the symptoms of depression? -- Is suicide a sin? -- Are grief reactions the same as depression? -- What causes depression? -- Is genetics a good excuse? -- How deep do the roots of depression run? -- What are the primary sources of emotional pain? -- Do "nice guys" finish last? -- Can depression be acted out? -- What precipitating stresses bring on depression? -- What are the personality dynamics that lead to depression? -- How can one overcome depression? -- Are there some basic guidelines for a happy life? -- How do you handle anger? -- When are medication and hospitalization advantageous? -- How do you handle anxiety? -- How do you find lifelong happiness?