Parallels between Depression and Lament

This article compares the experiences portrayed by the psalmists in Psalm 31 and Psalm 102, both psalms of lament, with the current concept of major depression. It concludes by exploring how the insights of the psalms may be applied in pastoral care directed toward those who suffer from depression.

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Main Author: Christenson, Randall M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2007
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2007, Volume: 61, Issue: 4, Pages: 299-308
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:This article compares the experiences portrayed by the psalmists in Psalm 31 and Psalm 102, both psalms of lament, with the current concept of major depression. It concludes by exploring how the insights of the psalms may be applied in pastoral care directed toward those who suffer from depression.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230500706100402