title: Parallels between depression and lament.
abstract: This article compares the experiences portrayed by the psalmists in Psalm 31 and Psalm 102, both psalms of lament, with the current concept of major depression. It concludes by exploring how the insights of the psalms may be applied in pastoral care directed toward those who suffer from depression.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Associates of West Michigan, P.LC., 1403 60th St., SE, Kentwood, MI 49508, USA.
authors.forename: Randall M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Christenson
mesh_terms: D001633:Bible; D003863:Depression; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care; D014481:United States