Hope Always

Every single day, someone you know is thinking about committing suicide. It isn’t just one or two―ten million Americans will consider killing themselves in the upcoming year. Dr. Matthew Sleeth believes Christians―and our churches―should be the first to offer hope. Are we prepared to do so? As a physician and minister, Dr. Sleeth shares his personal and professional experiences with depression and suicide, challenging Christians to become part of the solution. With sound medical principles finding their rightful place beside timeless biblical wisdom, Hope Always offers the practical and spiritual tools that individuals, families, and churches need to help loved ones who are stressed and struggling. In Hope Always, you will find ·research-based and scientifically grounded information about the suicide epidemic, ·biblically based information to start a conversation about the spiritual and emotional battles that so many of us face, and ·a practical toolkit to consult when a loved one is dealing with suicidal ideation.After reading Hope Always, you will have the resources at your fingertips to build communities of hope that help save lives!

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction
4. Part 1: The Problem of Suicide | Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Patients
5. Chapter 2: The Greatest Depression
6. Chapter 3: The Life Continuum Scale
7. Chapter 4: Mental Health 101
8. Brief Overview
9. Part 2: A Biblical Worldview of Suicide | Chapter 5: Suicide and Satan
10. Chapter 6: God and Suicide
11. Chapter 7: Drugs and Alcohol
12. Part 3: How You Can Help | Chapter 8: Talking to a Loved One
13. Chapter 9: Pastors and Suicide
14. Chapter 10: The Church and Suicide
15. The Hope Always Tool Kit
16. Twelve Ways You Can Help Save a Life
17. Closing Credits