SOF: The Soul in Depression

November 16, 2006

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Nearly ten million Americans are diagnosed with clinical depression. As a society, we're increasingly aware of the many faces of depression, and we've become conversant in the language of psychological analysis of depression and medical treatment for it. But there is a growing body of literature by people who have struggled with depression and found it to be a lesson in the nature of the human soul. Krista engages some of these voices experiencing a range of varieties of depression and religious perspective.

Program Details » Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links » Resources » Books + Music » SOF Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program » Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you » Krista's Journal » Transcript » Credits Join the Conversation! Continue the conversation about the nature of depression and its spiritual impact within your family and your community. Purchase a discussion guide or transcript for "The Soul In Depression" and help us bring you more programs like this on Speaking of Faith.		Poetry for Reflection, Help, and Healing » Rainer Maria Rilke Translations of the two poems recited by Anita Barrows. » Anita Barrows Texts of "Questo muro" and "Heartwork." » Jane Kenyon Read "Back" cited by Solomon. » Psalms of the Old Testament Helpful examples for meditation during and after depression. » William Shakespeare Passage from The Winter's Tale. Unheard Cuts Parker Palmer elaborates on his approach to depression and the role of community in healing. Resources for Depression A list of organizations recommended by Solomon to help people deal with depression.		Voices on the Radio Andrew Solomon Solomon is author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, which won the National Book Award in 2001. Anita Barrows Barrows is a poet and psychologist, and translator of Rilke's Book of Hours: Love Poems to God. Parker Palmer Palmer is an educator, activist, and author of Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation.