I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? is a 96-page paperback by Edward T. Welch, published by New Growth Press. This short, accessible book helps readers and those who love them hear what God's Word says about struggles that are sometimes labeled as psychiatric diagnoses.
When you recognize yourself or someone you love in descriptions such as "OCD," "bipolar disorder," or "borderline personality disorder," the DSM can offer a clinical description, but it does not tell the whole story. Edward T. Welch listens to Scripture and to God's people, offering a biblical framework that brings wisdom, rest, and hope in Jesus even amid persistent or life-dominating struggles.
The book reshapes psychological descriptions through a biblical lens and provides practical application through case studies. Topics addressed include:
- Panic attacks and anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Narcissism and relational struggles
Part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series, this volume offers brief, clear guidance from an experienced counselor. Welch writes to help readers understand struggles more clearly and to receive and offer words of help and hope grounded in the gospel.