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Author - Alexander B. Morrison
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Writing from the perspective of a father with a close family member who has for many years been afflicted with a chronic mental illness, Alexander B. Morrison writes:
“I assure you that Latter-day Saints are in no way exempt from the burden of mental illness, either as victim, caregiver, family member, or friend. In every ward and stake there are severely depressed men and women; elderly people with failing memories and reduced intellectual capacities; youth or adults struggling to escape the dark specter of suicide; persons of all ages, both sexes, and every walk of life, who exhibit aberrant, even bizarre behavior.”
Despite such problems, there is hope. In this helpful book, Elder Morrison uses laymen's terms to explain the causes, course, effects, and treatment of such debilitating diseases as anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. In doing so, he lifts the stigma and dispels the myths and misconceptions so often associated with mental illness.
Recommending a balanced approach to treatment, including prayer, priesthood blessings, professional counseling, and prescribed medication, Elder Morrison offers hope and welcome encouragement to those who suffer from these painful, widely misunderstood, and destructive afflictions.
By Kate, Submitted on 2015-02-25
What a blessing to have a book written about the reality of depression in the LDS Church. This book will bring comfort, peace and hope to all who read it. Whether you or a loved one struggle with chemical imbalance, this is a must read. Finally someone has said it's ok to have depression, it's ok to take medication for depression and that it's not a lack of faith or obedience to the Gospel that causes it. I have seen people's lives improve after reading this book. I have seen people's relationships with Heavenly Father be restored through this book.
By Jonathan, Submitted on 2015-02-25
This book is very good at explaining some of the more common mental illnesses, myths believed by many people about mental illnesses, and the 'dark spectre' of suicide. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because he doesn't really talk about bipolar disorder, a major and extremely dangerous mental disorder that I have. He mentions bipolar depression, but says next to nothing about mania and mixed episodes. And he doesn't mention the fact that 20% of bipolar persons successfully commit suicide, and many more attempt suicide.
By Don, Submitted on 2015-02-25
I found a great deal of comfort in reading this book. It helps to understand the problem of depression in light of the gospel.
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