Editor’s note: This article is the first of a two-part series about pastors and depression. Reprinted with permission of SBC Life. Part II of the series can be found HERE.
By Tony Rose
Depression is an invisible sickness. It cannot be seen. A broken leg is obvious. But a broken soul—is there such a thing?
Many seem to think that our depressed friends just need to get up, quit feeling sorry for themselves, and get going. Right? This attitude reflects a misunderstanding of what depression is, what causes it, and how to deal with it.