Buddhist Practices for Overcoming Depression

By Tim Desmond LMFT

Drawing on early Buddhist psychology, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and contemporary self-compassion research, Tim Desmond shows how depression grows from patterns of self-criticism, shame, and learned helplessness, as well as how these patterns can be transformed with clarity and tenderness.

Each short chapter offers a concrete practice, from recognizing the energy of difficult emotions in the body to cultivating the small joys and connections that strengthen resilience. Interwoven with teachings on loving-awareness, impermanence, and nurturing wholesome mental formations, the book supports a shift in how readers hold themselves and their experience.

For anyone seeking depression recovery through authentic Buddhist practice--not just Buddhist-flavored therapy--this is a rare resource of hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324082453
• ISBN13: 9781324082453
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 256 Pages