11 Questions and Answers About Mental Health
Finding joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ while balancing mental health challenges can sometimes feel impossible. Forces that are difficult to control can prevent us from feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost, perhaps making us question why we keep trying. Although...
May is Mental Health Month: Church Offers Resources
May is Mental Health Month. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have often taught about the importance of mental health. Below are some of the resources provided by the Church about mental and emotional health. Whether you are just discovering...
Best LDS Resources to Help with Mental Health
Best LDS Resources to Help with Mental Health Our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships can be severely affected by mental health challenges or mental illness. The following is a curated list of the very best LDS resources that may help you learn about...
Magazine Articles About Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
This month’s Church magazines offer several articles about mental health and suicide prevention. A 3-Step Guide to Maintaining Your Mental Health The Savior Knows Your Pain Connection Helped Me Combat Depression Including Your Spouse in Your Mental Health For...
Mental Health Site Updated and Added to Gospel Library
The Mental Health page in the Life Help section of the Church’s website has been updated with some general principles and new videos. This resource has also now been published to the Life Help section of the Gospel Library App. Whether you are just discovering...
Video on Depression: “Like a Broken Vessel” & Mental Health Web Page
The Church has released a new video about depression titled “Like a Broken Vessel.” This touching video draws on teachings from Elder Holland’s conference talk “Like a Broken Vessel,” along with stories from people who experience mental...
Strive to Be—A Pattern for Growth and Mental and Emotional Wellness
The article “Strive to Be—a Pattern for Growth and Mental and Emotional Wellness” in the August Liahona magazine explains that the pattern of growth outlined in the Children and Youth program can help all of us as we strive to become more like the Savior....
90&9 Helps Youth and Young Adults by Promoting Healthy Living Through Media & Performing Arts
Two Latter-day Saints have created 90&9, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “help youth and young adults become mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy through the performing arts and uplifting media.” They produce full-scale productions and...Video: “Hold on Tight” About the Roller Coaster of Mental Illness
Below is the music video “Hold on Tight: The Secret to Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Mental Illness.” In the video, Ashley Sargeant and her brother John share empowering messages to the song “Hold on Tight” by Greg Holden. The video was made by LDS...
Free Courses to Overcome Pornography
Covenant Eyes has published free Learning and Growing courses to help you overcome pornography use: Restored Vows Shame’s Hidden Power Next Steps After Your Wife Learns About Your Porn Aftershock: A 25-Day Study for a Wife’s Recovery Rebuilding Trust...
Learning and Growing to Overcome Pornography Use
Covenant Eyes has published free Learning and Growing courses to help you overcome pornography use: Mapping Your Journey Building Willpower Finding Your Why SEE and HALT Triggers Next Steps After Your Wife Learns About Your Porn Aftershock: A 25-Day Study for a...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. In previous posts, I have shared resources about cyberbullying. The more people are online and use social media, the more online bullying has increased. And that affects self-esteem, physical health, and mental health....
How Do We Rise Above Bullying?
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This article reviews key resources provided by the Church and other organizations to help prevent bullying. Resources from the Church Teaching Children About Bullying Church Applauds Community Efforts to Fight Suicide,...
How to Help Someone in Crisis: Ask, Care, Tell
September is suicide awareness month. This video below shares some ideas of what you can do or say to support someone facing mental health challenges or thoughts of suicide and help them feel God’s love. Always take seriously the warning signs of suicide and any...Follow on social media