Hope and Encouragement
How to Help a Depressed Loved One
Depression is like quick-sand. Your loved one may be stuck. Stuck with a lack of energy, stuck in loneliness, stuck in isolation, stuck unable to
Tag: Mental Health
Is Self-Care Selfish? Is It Wrong?
Self-care begins with self-respect.You have been deeply loved by God. You are one of His masterpieces. Self-care flows from God’s love. “Love your neighbor as
The Importance of Moving Toward as Opposed to Moving Away
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Brad discusses the importance of moving toward something as opposed to moving away from something.
A Key to Thriving in Spite of Your Difficult Circumstances
Over the last 30 years, I’ve spent untold hours doing pastoral counseling with what seems to be a “gazillion” or more individuals, couples and families.
7 Things to Do When Despair is Creeping In
Hopelessness is an enemy that I must hold at bay, avoiding it at all costs. It comes about quickly if I fail to see a future and a plan for my life. Hopelessness quickly gives way to despair and then the despair gives way to depression. And suddenly I can find myself in a deep dark bit that overwhelms into emotional pain, isolation, and no will to get up and live.
7 Keys to Successful Recovery
When others find out that I have experienced no symptoms of bipolar disorder for the past 12 years they usually want to know what want
Hope and Encouragement
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams
We all know people who love making New Year’s resolutions. They launch into a new calendar year with excitement and energy, seeing it as the
