- 2017. Depression, Stigma, and the Soul. Patricia McIlvride. New recovery models, like interpersonal neurobiology, are challenging the medical model in the treatment of mental illness. By defining the mind as transcendent and both embodied and relational, new avenues of healing become possible. Articles.
- 2017. Becoming Hospitable and Uplifting Holding Environments for Humanity's Griefs: Depression and the Bahá'í Community. Elena Mustakova. What depression and anxiety-related conditions can teach us about creating healing spiritual communities; the Bahá'í message can help encourage us toward healing and uplifting communities, to embrace humanity’s griefs and point the way forward. Articles.
- 2015. Depression: Biological, Psychosocial, and Spiritual Dimensions and Treatment. Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian. Biological, psychosocial, and environmental factors contribute to the development of depression. If religious beliefs and spiritual values also play a role, what insights can the Bahá'í Faith offer? Articles.
- 2013. Fear Into Faith: Overcoming Anxiety. Susan Gammage. An overview on understanding anxieties and fears, how to cope with them, and Bahá'í perspectives. Books.
- 1986. Divine Therapy: Pearls of Wisdom from the Bahá'í Writings. Annamarie Honnold, comp. Lengthy collection of passages on numerous themes including coping with stress, orientation to the Divine, and developing helpful attitudes. Books.
- 1976. Apathy and Violence. Hossain B. Danesh. The nature of aggression, violence, fear and anxiety; threats and opportunities an organism encounters in life; and the relevance of Bahá'í teachings to preventing violence. Articles.
- 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. The nature of human potential, and how the Bahá'í Faith can guide the process of spiritual transformation. Essays.
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