Overcoming Depression and Anxiety Study Guide Details. A Study Guide of 16 Key Principles Leading to Hope and Healing
Using Principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
There is real power in gospel principles to help overcome any of life’s challenges and trials. Dealing with the fear and darkness of anxiety and depression are not exceptions to that truth. In fact, depression and anxiety can wound our souls and damage us spiritually. That is why the study guide, Overcoming Depression and Anxiety: Finding Light, Peace, Strength, and Joy takes a spiritual approach. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the antidote for healing spiritual wounds. Admittedly, a spiritual approach is not the only approach that can benefit the anxious and depressed. So, please make wise use of other resources as you battle anxiety and depression.
Why a study guide?
Just reading about principles to overcome depression and anxiety doesn’t seem to be enough. Sure, reading is a good start because it increases our understanding. However, real change only takes place with action and effort. When we, for example, study, ponder, pray, write about, and live healthy principles, we begin to make real strides. The healing balm of the gospel of Jesus Christ can soothe and repair a soul only when we apply it. So, Overcoming Depression and Anxiety: Finding Light, Peace, Strength, and Joy is simply a tool to help you do just that. The study guide brings together valuable insights from the scriptures and teachings of Church leaders. Also, you’ll find the personal experiences of others who have struggled with anxiety and depression. Each of the 16 Key Principles helps you actively learn by writing your feelings and insights as you read.
How to use the study guide
Individuals can use this personal study guide in their quest to better understand depression and anxiety. They can see how depression and anxiety impact us spiritually, and how gospel principles can help counter their negative effects. Other forms of help, including counseling and medication, should be used as needed in addition to this study guide. Remember, it is a sign of strength, not weakness to seek appropriate help.
The study guide presents 16 Key Principles
The 16 Key Principles presented in Overcoming Depression and Anxiety: Finding Light, Peace, Strength, and Joy can help to bring greater light, peace, strength, and joy into your life. The guide presents each of the 16 Key Principles in its own chapter. Then, five distinct sections further address each Key Principle:
- The first section teaches about the Key Principle.
- The Take Action section challenges you to act upon what you learn.
- The For Family and Friends provides help for those who support the depressed and anxious.
- The Active Learning section is vital. Here you will actively ponder important principles by thinking and writing about them.
- The For Further Study section gives you references to scriptures, talks, and articles that will give you more in-depth information and can lead to greater inspiration.
16 Key Principles covered in the study guide
1: Find Hope
2: Understand Depression
3: Understand Anxiety
4: Gain True Perspective
5: Trust
6: Seek Help
7: Seek Divine Healing
8: Master Perfectionism
9: Find Peace
10: Seek Light
11: Live Gospel Basics
12: Overcome Negativity
13: Overcome Fear
14: Serve Others
15: Seek Personal Revelation
16: Find Purpose in Adversity
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