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BBC News Україна Jul 2026
Why people in the Middle Ages also suffered from depression and burnout and how “priest‑therapists” helped
Historical writings reveal that people in the Middle Ages experienced symptoms similar to modern depression and burnout, described through concepts such as acedia. Scholars including Peter Jones highlight how medieval theologians and writers interpreted emotional exhaustion and offered guidance resembling contemporary therapeutic approaches, emphasizing acceptance, purpose and self‑forgiveness. Medieval texts and analogies illustrate that psychological struggles have long been part of human experience and can provide reassurance for those facing similar feelings today.

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