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Understanding Mental Health
The Church and Mental Health: What Do the Numbers Tell Us? Why is it uniquely challenging for us to address issues often associated with mental illness (The Exchange with Ed Stetzer in Christianity Today, April 2018)
The Christian Struggle with Mental Illness: Mental illness is not a subject Christians should run from. (The Exchange with Ed Stetzer in Christianity Today, May 2016)
“Why are we afraid of mental health?” (Aaron Pina, Mental Health First Aid Blog, September 2019)
More articles about Mental Health from Christianity Today
Mental Health and the Bible
Biblical Help and Hope for People with Mental Illness (at Get.Bible)
20 Bible Verses People Turn to When They Are Struggling With Their Mental Health (The Mighty)
14 Proven Bible Verses to Help Your Mental Health (by Barry Pearman)
Fleeing North in the Full Armor of God: When our church offered therapy to traumatized migrants, we witnessed the healing power of Scripture. (by John Garland, Christianity Today, June 2019)
God Made Our Brains to Need Others: Both science and Scripture invite us to share our suffering. (by Katie Jo Ramsey, Christianity Today, October 2017)
Mental Health and Spiritual Life
What does the Bible say about mental illness? (by Austin Maddox, ERLC)
What is mental health, according to science and the Bible? (by Napp Nazworth, Christian Post)
4 Encouraging Truths for Christians with Mental Illness (by Lieryn Barnett, The Gospel Coalition)
How to Pray About Mental Illness When You Can’t Find the Words (April Yamasaki)
4 Myths Too Many Christians Believe About Mental Health (by Carley Marcouillier, Relevant Magazine)
14 Bible Verses to Help your Mental Health (by Barry Pearman, Turning the Page)
MentalHealth.Bible Blog Articles
FREE Mental Health Summit for Church Leaders at Thrive & Cultivate Conference 2023
Get Empowered to Care for You, Your Team & Your Congregation at this FREE Mental Health Summit for Church Leaders on May 18-19, 2023
Faith + Mental Health Summit on May 5-6, 2023
The Merge: Faith + Mental Health Hybrid Summit is a 2-day event that will be hosted both in person and virtually. This event will focus on issues, strategies, trainings, and solutions regarding mental health in the local community. We are bringing in a number of mental health practitioners, subject matter experts, and spiritual leaders as guest speakers....
4 Types of Mental Health Options for Christians
What’s the difference between a secular counselor, Christian counselor, Biblical counselor, and spiritual director?
What the Bible Says About Mental Health
The Bible has valuable things to say about mental health and humans overall health in every aspect—spiritually, relationally, personally, physically, and socially. The Bible speaks for itself and here are lists of Bible verses that others have curated: OpenBible.info (ESV) https://www.openbible.info/topics/mental_illness BibleStudyTools (NIV)...
2021 “Dare2Care” Global Church and Mental Health Initiative
American Association of Christian Counselors and Light University are making available free tuition for training Mental Health Coach First Responders through a biblically-anchored and evidenced-based program.
Open Letter to Pastors about Mental Health and COVID-19
This Christian Post op-ed article by Dr. Philip G. Monroe (Director of Trauma Healing Training at American Bible Society) has valuable perspectives and practical ways for pastors and church leaders to help those who searching for spiritual and emotional support. Dear pastors, COVID-19-related depression is real and needs attention Everyone is aware of the...
Help for Pastors and Church Leaders Under Stress During Crisis
The Resilient Church Leadership initiative provides both information and experiences through multi-media resources for church leaders to understand their own spiritual health and to find ways to cope with the anxiety and stress that accompany times of crisis.
The Psychology of Crisis with Dr. Henry Cloud
The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly not the first crisis faced by Christian leaders but it is undeniably unique and will create a new “before” and “after.” How can leaders manage their own fears and uncertainties while also guiding their people through theirs? Join New York Times bestselling author, leadership coach and psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud as he...
How to Pray With Someone Right Now?
We've all heard about how important and powerful prayer is, but there are times when we need someone to pray with right now. That can be hard to find when you're alone and isolated because of situations like physical distancing during a global pandemic. Of course, yes, you can pray anytime anywhere 24/7 and talk with God directly, and will God will listen....
Best Bible Verses about Mental Health
As the Bible recorded Jesus' words, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” in Luke 10:27, the emotions in the heart and thoughts in the mind together are included in what affects a person's mental health. Yes, while it's human to...