I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? (Ask the Christian Counselor)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Edward T. Welch helps readers explore how God’s Word speaks to finding wisdom, rest, and hope in Jesus following a psychiatric diagnosis.
What do you do when you recognize yourself or someone you love in descriptions like “OCD,” “bipolar disorder,” “PTSD,” or “narcissism”? A psychiatric diagnosis can be a heavy burden—for you or someone you love. The DSM can give you a detailed description, but what next? These struggles can be life-dominating. But we know this: God is not silent when his people struggle. What does God say?
I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis guides readers in listening to God, who has compassion for those who are struggling in these painful ways. Listening to God through the Bible reshapes psychological descriptions and functions as a corrective lens that opens our eyes.
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- Helps readers explore how God's Word speaks to finding wisdom.
- Shows concise guidance on moving forward after a psychiatric diagnosis.
- Walks readers through their deepest and most profound questions.
Reviews
1 rating
Glenn Crouch
10/23/2024
This short book touches on 4 problems: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression and Narcissism - and in particular when there is a Psychiatric diagnosis of such. While this book is aimed at Christian Counsellors, it would also be of value to those Christians who have a family member or friend with one of these conditions. It is easy to read, and is not overly technical. Given that it tackles big topics so briefly, I did find myself wanting more. I think for a small intro book that the coverage of the “God side” of the book was done quite well, but would’ve appreciated a bit more coverage of how Psychology (and Psychiatry) currently view these conditions - especially if the Author continued at the level already applied. I thought the chapter on Depression to be the best. I found the chapters on Anxiety and Trauma to each be a bit disconnected. The final chapter on Narcissism was quite good, especially in the advice given. I often criticise short books for their lack of “Further Reading” - but this book does include quite a handy resource - and this (for me) keeps it at 4 stars rather than the 3 stars I had considered.