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Madness & Grace Podcast with Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, is a podcast from the Hope and Healing Center & Institute. This podcast focuses on the interplay between mental health and faith.

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S3 EP9: How Do I Know If I’m Depressed? Signs and Spiritual Insights

September 08, 2025 • HHCI • Season 3 • Episode 9

How do I know if I'm depressed? It's one of the most common conversations we have. People want to know how to recognize depression in themselves, a friend, or a loved one.

In Season 3, Episode 9 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of How Do I Know If I’m Depressed? Signs and Spiritual Insights. We'll explore the clinical signs, emotional and behavioral symptoms, and spiritual impacts of depression.

Whether you're navigating depression or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

You are not alone. 🦋 Because everyone deserves hope. 💙

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at contact@hhci.org.

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For resources related to depression, please visit:

Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness – https://amzn.to/4kGMHRi
Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness – https://amzn.to/4lxPk9B
Madness & Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness (Spirituality and Mental Health) – https://amzn.to/4ltFGVd

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