Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States among people ages 15-44 and 2/3 of them don't actually seek or receive proper treatment.


In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Beth Baus, tells us how depression can affect the marriage, and she gives practical steps for both the depressed person and the spouse for how to deal with depression.


Beth recommended:



It's Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst


Hope Prevails by Michelle Bengtson


I want to Change My Life by Steven Melemis


When Your Spouse is Depressed (Focus on the Family article)



Christian Counseling: A Guide for Pastors, Ministers, and Christian Counselors by Beth Baus



You can contact Beth Baus: www.ourhealthyfamilies.org or @bethdbaus on IG


 


Stay in conversation with us on IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple or on our website: www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com
 
P.S. Here are the links to the marriage card decks we talk about in the episode:

FOUNDATIONS: https://amzn.to/2RaXF7g



SEXPECTATIONS: https://amzn.to/2GbVMRA



REALIZATIONS: https://amzn.to/3brNTWh
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