Product Description

Happiness Is a Choice has helped hundreds of thousands of people understand and overcome depression. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, the authors provide expert answers to questions such as: What causes depression? Is there a cure for depression? Why do Christians suffer from depression? and more. Minirth and Meier explore the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spell out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life. Families, pastors, counselors, and anyone struggling to overcome depression will benefit from this book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42844 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

From the Back Cover
Whether depression is felt mildly or acutely, temporarily or persistently, it strikes nearly everyone. Drs. Minirth and Meier believe, however, that the emotional pain of depression can be overcome or altogether avoided. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, they provide expert answers to questions such as: • What are the symptoms of depression? • What are the primary sources of emotional pain? • Which personality dynamics lead to depression? • How should a person deal with anger and anxiety? • What medical treatments are available for depression? Happiness Is a Choice explores the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spells out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life. Frank Minirth, M.D., is president of the Minirth Clinic in Richardson, Texas, and one of only 122 doctors in America and Canada certified by the prestigious American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. A member of the American Mensa, he is the author of several books, including A Brilliant Mind, and can be heard weekly on both local and national radio. Paul Meier, M.D., is founder and medical director of Meier Clinics and a guest on numerous radio and television programs. He is the author or coauthor of a number of books on family, relationships, and mental health and is a nationally and internationally sought-after speaker.

About the Author
Well-known authors and psychiatrists Frank Minirth, MD, and Paul Meier, MD, have authored or coauthored numerous books on psychology, counseling, mental health, child rearing, and other family concerns.

Customer Reviews

Happiness is a Choice
A truly wonderful, enlightening book. These guys are right on target. An even better more in-depth book by Meier is "Blue Genes", a must-read also. Thank you for the way you blend God's Word with psychiatry. --Al Fike, Dallas, TX.

Stop complaining and READ
Listen, I am tired of people writing reviews about GREAT books that have strong Cristian ties and giving them 1 star. Christians have just as much right to create a great, beneficial book that has the power to help others without non-belivers whining. If you just want to be happy then look no further. You really can learn from this book. If it hurts you when you read it then chances are you are afraid and unhappy and just really don't want to be happy. The truth hurts but we need it and you will get a big dose in this well written, strong book. This man was on the Joyce Meyer program and explained his message in detail there.

My opinion of Happiness is a Choice
I feel that the title expresses the content very well. For those who are going through depression or will be in the future, there are steps given that can cure it. Also, in general the book gives suggestions on how to choose happiness. Itis a choice available to all.