Holidays
Getting Through the Holidays
Envision a Yule log burning in a fireplace, a brightly decorated Christmas tree, and children still in their pajamas happily tearing open their presents. A
Tag: Mental Health
Holidays
Advent and Mental Health: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Advent is a season of waiting—waiting for Christ to come, waiting for light to break into darkness, waiting for healing and restoration. For many who
Mental Health and Faith
The Connection between Physical Pain and Mental Suffering
The connection between exercise and mental health has been well documented. During workouts the body releases multiple hormones that help improve mood, cognition, and concentration.
Fresh Hope Stories
How Depression Changed My Prayer Life
I am so grateful for the heritage I have, as a child born to Christian parents, with a legacy of faith back through generations. I
Fresh Hope Stories
Small Changes, Big Results
After my wife received her mental health diagnosis, things got worse before they got better. Doctor visits were a bit of an issue for us,
Bipolar Disorder
My Story: When Darkness Came Without Warning
I was 37 years old when my life, as I knew it, began to fall apart. It all started with what seemed to be a
Resources and Events
Aging Faithfully, A Book Report
A very good friend of mine recommended a book to me at the end of August. I told her I was going to read it,
Depression
Grief & Loss: Perplexing Emotions
One could make a case that of all our emotions, grief and loss might be the most perplexing of all to cope with. And when
Hope and Encouragement
Not the News I Wanted
A week and a half ago, I left a doctor’s appointment feeling very upset. I hurried to my car, so that no one could see
