For sufferers and supporters: making sense of dark days. Biblical counsellor John Kwasny helpfully tackles the issue of depression in this latest addition to the popular Track series. Sensitive and informed, Kwasny addresses the reality of depression, investigates the root of it and presents biblically and pastorally sound advice on how we should react.   Specifically tailored for students and young adults, this short book will be of assistance to those who encounter depression themselves, and those who seek to support friends or family members. A message of hope and help, to take to heart and to share with others.   Contents: Pressed Down - More Than a Feeling - On a Downward Spiral - Losing It - Crossing the Line - Avoiding Pain - Staying the Course - The Anger Beneath - The Anxiety Beneath - Joy to the World Appendix A: What Now? - Appendix B: Other Books on This Topic   Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.   With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.   This wonderful little book is full of practical scriptural wisdom. As an experienced biblical counselor, Dr. Kwasny offers a well–balanced and comprehensive perspective on depression. His writing is clear, easy to read, and full of hope. -- Jim Newheiser A sensitive and informed approach within a biblical framework, this is an excellent book to give to younger but also older people who grapple with depression. -- D. Eryl Davies Providing wise pastoral advice which is both realistic and well founded in scripture, this short book is an ideal starter, both for personal use and for youth group discussion. -- Jonathan Lamb With all the things in this broken world that press down on us, it’s hard to imagine anyone who couldn’t benefit from John Kwasny’s scripturally–sound guidance. I will certainly recommend it for our church’s counseling library. -- Janice M. Cappucci Dr. John C. Kwasny is the Director of Discipleship Ministries at Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He is a Biblical counselor, an adjunct professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, and Director of One Story Ministries―authoring a complete discipleship curriculum for the church, home, and school (children and youth).