Depression / Mental Illness

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  How to Be Still When Anxiety Comes Knocking Prayer is another antidote to anxiety. When we pray, we acknowledge our complete dependence on God. We are also relinquishing our fears, frustrations, and worries, leaving them at the feet of Jesus. Keren Kanyago Jun 15, 2022
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  10 Tips for Coping with Social Anxiety No matter what you decide to do, be sure it brings joy to your heart, peace to your mind, comfort to your soul, and puts a smile on your face. Pace yourself in all things, and don't allow others to pressure... Liz Lampkin May 17, 2022
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  How to Live with a Thorn in the Flesh I live with depression every day. It has dogged my every step for the past eighteen years. How I wish I could be rid of it and live out from under a constant cloud of melancholy. I’ve asked God to heal me... Denise Kohlmeyer Apr 28, 2022
• 20 Bible Verses to Comfort and Encourage You When Sadness Strikes Sadness can grow into compassion, opening your heart so more of God’s love can flow through your life. Here are 20 comforting Bible verses for sadness to help you whenever you’re feeling sad. Whitney Hopler Mar 30, 2022
• What I Want to Tell the Person Having Suicidal Thoughts Sometimes you feel that no one understands or even cares. I am so sorry. Now is a good time to talk with a trusted friend, counselor, or person in authority who can help. Dr. Roger Barrier Mar 25, 2022
• 5 Reflections Following a High-Profile Suicide I ponder this shocking story in the spirit of Proverbs 24:32: “Afterwards I reflected, I looked that I might receive instruction.” Said instruction is paramount to prevent further premature deaths. My... Dr. Audrey Davidheiser Feb 18, 2022
• The Humanity of Simone Biles
• What Simone Biles' Choice Shows Us about the Importance of Mental Health With this level of accomplishment and intensity, what does Simone Biles’ choice to withdraw from the competition to “work on her mindfulness” and “focus on her mental health” teach us about the role of... Seth L. Scott Jul 28, 2021
• How to See God’s Light in Times of Darkness A light to shine into our dark world full of sin. Jesus, who came to earth to show us the Father, is the Light of the World. Here are three ways I’ve found God’s goodness during the darkest of depression. Sarah Frazer Jul 22, 2021
• 3 Biblical Ways to Combat Anxiety and Depression We are facing a mental health crisis like never before seen in the world. There are some lessons we can take from the Bible on how to help keep ourselves out of dark, emotional places. Here are a few...
• How Intentional Rest Empowers Us to Live for Christ I am famous for trying to cram 36 hours of living into 24. I can do it short-term, but it always catches up with me. In the meantime, my very familiar companions wreak havoc in my life. Exhaustion. Too many...
• 7 Things Not to Say to Someone Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts Do you know what to say—and just as important, what not to say—to a loved one who is struggling with suicidal thoughts? Here are some all-too-common responses that can increase rather than decrease your... Dr. Matthew Sleeth, MD May 05, 2021