Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don’t Want to Talk About - Ryan Casey Waller

Ryan Casey Waller, a pastor, and psychotherapist feel that humans are not supposed to control our mental illnesses. In his book, "Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About," he emphasizes that mental health concerns are not a sign of spiritual failure or a lack of faith and that the battle does not have to be lonely and demoralizing, as so many others have found.

Waller mixes professional knowledge with practical theology and genuine empathy, encouraging us to discuss mental health without shame and find the need for self-awareness. He invites us to investigate the intersections of psychology, biology, and spirituality in order to uncover new ways to heal. "Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don’t Want to Talk About" is among the best books about depression.

Pros:

• helpful perspective on substance abuse
• useful for people who believe in God

Cons:

• no warning when suicide is discussed
• less beneficial for people who aren’t religious