Best Depression Books of 2025

When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner is a bestselling book that offers comfort and hope to readers dealing with grief and tragedy. Kushner, a spiritual leader, shares his personal experience of losing his three-year-old son to a degenerative disease and his struggle to find answers from God. The book provides a humane and moving approach to understanding life’s hardships and offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone dealing with grief and loss, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Fighting Words Devotional: 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness is a debut devotional by Ellie Holcomb. Filled with honest reflections, beautifully designed Scripture memory pages, and questions to help you process, this devotional invites readers to ponder the power of God's promises and speak them into the darkest corners of the soul. The author shares how God's Word has been a shelter, a comfort, a song, a balm, and an anchor in her life. Steeping your soul in the living Word, taking hold of it, and watching as it brings about life and flourishing is the aim of this devotional. This Christian Women's Issues book is published by B & H Publishing.

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns is a revolutionary book that popularized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and has helped millions combat feelings of depression and develop greater self-esteem. Burns outlines scientifically proven techniques that can alleviate anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other "black holes" of depression without the use of drugs. This groundbreaking, life-changing book has helped millions overcome negative thoughts and discover joy in their daily lives. Overall, Feeling Good is a must-read for anyone struggling with mental health issues and looking for practical solutions to improve their daily lives.

Try Softer by Aundi Kolber is a refreshing take on how to live a life of connection and joy. Kolber offers practical exercises and tools to help readers align their mind, body, and soul to live the life God created for them. This book is a must-read for anyone feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode. Through the latest psychology and her own personal story, Kolber empowers readers to move through emotions rather than get stuck by them, grow in self-compassion, and talk back to their inner critic. Overall, Try Softer is a sacred work that is worth the effort to live a beautifully incarnational life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a self-help book that offers simple techniques to improve one's life, find inner peace, and increase self-confidence. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding how the human mind works and how thoughts shape one's life. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, readers can retrain their brains and choose a brighter future. The exercises provided are powerful, safe, and scientifically proven to work. The book is perfect for those who want to break free from intrusive thoughts, obsessive behavior, and build better relationships. Overall, this book is an excellent guide for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being and achieve their dreams.

The book "Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think" is a life-changing guide that provides practical strategies to overcome emotional distress and improve mental health. It utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, one of today's most effective forms of psychotherapy, to help readers conquer various issues, including depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems. The second edition contains expanded content on anxiety, goal setting, and mindfulness exercises. The book is a must-read for those seeking to transform their lives and develop new skills that will lead to a happier and healthier life.

The Christ Cure is a comprehensive guide for anyone suffering from PTSD, trauma, and tragedy, and their families. Dr. Tim Murphy, a psychologist, Navy veteran, and former Member of Congress, shares his own experience with depression and how he found inspiration in the life and works of the Apostle Paul. The book offers new insights into how trauma affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and provides a unique path of true restoration. The foundation of biblical pillars for healthy treatment makes this book stand out as a valuable guide for those seeking to heal through faith.

On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living is a deeply personal and honest essay by Alan Noble that explores the burden of everyday life in the modern world. He discusses how mental illness, anxiety, and despair are everyday experiences for most people and how getting out of bed each day can be a courageous act of faith. The book offers no quick fixes but instead points suffering Christians to the suffering Savior as the sole reason to keep going. Overall, this book is a powerful reminder of the goodness of life and of God.

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of Christianity, yet many struggle to make it a part of their daily lives. In "Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer," Chris Hodges provides readers with the tools and understanding to make prayer a priority and enjoy a dynamic, intimate prayer life with God. Hodges shares his proven methods for understanding how to spend time in conversation with God and explores the prayers of the Bible to reveal how to make prayer more personal and powerful. This Christian personal growth book is a revolutionary how-to manual for Christians seeking to deepen their relationship with God.

"Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life" by Debra Fileta is a powerful Christian counseling book that helps readers transform their behavior with changes that last. The book offers 31 sustainable practices grounded in psychology and rooted in God's Word. With simple adjustments to their mindset and habits, readers can rewire their brain's default settings and begin taking small steps towards achieving personal growth goals. The book's unique approach makes it an excellent resource for those looking to break free from unhealthy cyclical behaviors and thrive from the inside out."