Let’s face it: Trying to maintain your spiritual life, social life, work life, GPA and personal responsibilities throughout the week is stressful! In fact, according to a survey by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “64 percent of young adults who are no longer in college are not ...
What to do if You or Someone You Know is Having Suicidal Thoughts
I was serving in youth ministry with a new church plant when the pastor updated me on a mom in distress who’d recently been attending the church. She was hurt, stuck and confused because her teenage son, who would often shut away in his room, was having reoccurring suicidal thoughts. But now was ...
When Your Friends and Family Don’t Get Your Battle with Mental Illness
It can be disappointing when the ones you depend on the most, can’t seem to meet your deepest needs of love and belonging when you need it the most. A parent. Your closest friends. A significant other. Maybe your faith community. It’s easy for us to give others the expectation of fulfilling us ...
4 Ways You’re Self-Sabotaging the Ability to Have Joy in Your Life
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” –Jesus (John 15:11) When some of us hear the word “joy” it sounds like a foreign language. It’s an abstract idea we speak of but is disconnected from our reality. A life beaming with ongoing “joy” is an ...
5 Reasons You’re Losing the War in Your Mind
The toughest battles that we face in life are the battles of our mind. Intrusive thoughts come dressed up as the truth and our feelings misleadingly validate such thoughts. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “How do I get rid of these negative thoughts?!”. Our minds are the one ...
For The Days Your Faith Goes Missing
We were called to fight the good fight and run our race with the confident hope we have in Christ. And yet no matter how much scripture we could quote, there simply wasn’t a foolproof way to prepare for the days you must sit with your pain or confusion while still trying to deeply hold onto your ...
21 Things to Do Instead of Self-Harm
If you or someone you know is dealing with self-harm, know that you’re absolutely not alone. As dark and confusing as this place can be, there are other routes to take when you’re feeling the urge to take your hurt and confusion out on yourself. In fact, self-harm is usually a sign of ...
The Faith & Mental Wellness App is now Live!
I have some super exciting news *drum roll*... The Faith & Mental Wellness App is now live! Not only can you access our community from the app but you'll be up to date with faith and mental health related articles, receive daily inspirational notifications and ...
Finding God’s Purpose Through Depression
“Please don’t let this be another cliché ‘there’s purpose in your pain’ posts” you think, “because I’ve heard it everywhere and it’s becoming white noise. I know scripture. I can quote the usual inspiration in my sleep. But still I am gripped by my pain and this haze won’t go away, things ...
How to Treat Your Mind Like a Temple
The direction of your life begins with the direction of your thoughts. When you realize that every single day your actions, habits and motivations are all the product of your mind, you begin to understand why mental health is so important. In fact, if you’re wanting to change any aspect of your ...
6 Reasons Getting Therapy Beats Trying to Recover Alone
If you’re anything like me, you’ve suffered from the “I can fix anything” syndrome. The good side is that you’re a pretty independent, solution-oriented individual. The downfall has been your default to operate in self-sufficiency during times you should have let go, given it to God and leaned on ...
21 Worship Songs to Help You Get Through Depression
I've got a few more songs to add to your playlist! Whether you're having a bad day, a low mood swing or fighting through the grips of depression, check out a few of these worship favorites. The beauty of worship is that it brings the presence of Heaven into our hearts. It fills our spirit and ...
Rebounding from Failure: How to Take On a Growth Mindset
Every single person has two choices to make when faced with a major setback. You can withdraw, vow to never take the risk again and let defeat put a permanent cap on your potential…or you can take on a growth mindset. Carol Dweck explains in Mindset, her latest book on achievement ...
9 Ways to Love Someone Through Depression That Actually Helps
Here is your official run down on what to do when you don’t know what to do when you’ve encountered a friend or loved one struggling with depression. These are pivotal moments in a person's life so having the right support and the right approach can be monumental. Listen non-judgmentally. Just ...
Struggling with Mental Health Doesn’t Make You Any Less Christian
I don’t know about you but the shame that circulates mental illness breaks my heart. “What do you mean by mental illness?”, some ask me. As I explained in a previous post about depression, Whether it be depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality or mood disorders, etc, mental illness is very much ...