Depression / Mental Illness

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  Is It Ok for Christians to Take Medication for Mental Illness? The concept of mental illness can be troubling to many Christians who don’t understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, and physiological effects. Because the symptoms are not readily apparent through...
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  Practical Ways to Love Someone with PTSD Keep being there for them, listen to them, and love them. While it can be hard at times, continue to do your best to be there for them. Above all, remember your loved one is the same person you have always... Vivian Bricker Apr 11, 2024
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  4 Powerful Ways Scripture Can Help Manage Anxiety Anxiety is very real. According to the ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America), anxiety disorders affect 19.1% of the population, which equates to 40 million adults (18+). Shockingly, this... Jaime Jo Wright Mar 06, 2024
• 6 Calming Reminders When Your Anxiety Turns to Panic If you battle with bouts of anxiety that can ramp up and lead to panic or panic attacks, you are not alone. It may be oddly comforting to know that ten percent of American adults suffer from a panic attack... Alicia Searl Feb 28, 2024
• 4 Ways Psychology and Faith Work Together for Good Christians need to develop an approach to understanding human behavior that takes all aspects of the human condition fully into account. Christian theology offers a transcendent perspective on the human... Dr. Kenneth Boa Jan 08, 2024
• 5 Ways to Quiet Your Heart When Stress and Anxiety Take Over I've had many episodes of anxiety over the years. Growing up, I struggled with anxiety. Even as a kid, I struggled with it. I had a controlling mother who often yelled to express herself. I walked on... Michelle S. Lazurek Nov 29, 2023
• Why Am I Depressed During Such a Joyful Season? As a follower of Jesus, I want to be able to move forward into the season, live in the moment, and make the most of each day I have been gifted, but I also know I need to acknowledge all the things that...
• Can a Christian Seek Professional Services for Their Mental Health? But as someone who deeply cares about you, I want you to know that no matter who you are or where your journey in life takes you, you deserve help for every struggle you face.   Amber Ginter Nov 14, 2023
• How Should Pastors Approach Mental Health in the Church? Church training in the area of mental health support is most effective when it begins with leaders who demonstrate both the humility to cry out for help and the wisdom to know where to seek the best help. Candice Lucey Nov 01, 2023
• A Few Not-So Stereotypical Thoughts on OCD OCD is much heavier than its stereotype, and I would like to honor sufferers and their loved ones by breaking down the different Intrusive Thought categories and dismantling common OCD misconceptions.  Peyton Garland Oct 12, 2023
• Is it Possible to Pray Too Much? So, to answer the original question: Yes. It is possible to pray too much! When faith gets infected with OCD, earnest believers become trapped by a disorder that distorts their thinking, controls their... Kristine Sung Oct 09, 2023
• 10 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare Yourself for Seasonal Depression Each year, nature shows its beauty with the changing of the seasons. Tree leaves become grounded rainbows before they disappear, and the ground becomes blanketed with snow. The sun shines more and less, and... Liz Lampkin Oct 06, 2023