More than just the blues Depression by Rex D More than just the blues Depression by Rex D. Deckard, M. Ed Depression is one of the most common illnesses in our society. It may be an individual outside of your church, or it may be a young person or elderly saint within the church. It may even be someone in a ministry of leadership position. Statistics indicate that a large majority of Americans will suffer from depression at some point in their life. It is imperative that we have a balanced understanding of this condition.
Depression is more than just the 'blues'.
It is a sickness just as are heart disease, respiratory ailments and the common cold. Like other diseases, it may range in severity from very mild and short-lived to severe and debilitating. This is when an individual has a single bout with depression. It is usually milder than other forms of depression, and often gets better on its own without any intervention. It may also be caused by changes in the body as it matures, or as a symptom or other illness.