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Anxiety/Depression:

  • Mental Health with Dr. Jeff Baker | Anxiety: LINK | Depression: LINK
  • Stop The Spiral Devotional by Jenny Allen | LINK 
  • Therapy & Theology Podcast by Lysa TerKeurst & Proverbs 31 Ministries | LINK | Anxiety: LINK
  • The Best of You with Dr. Allison Cook - Navigating Anxiety | LINK
  • Understanding the World of Depression, a four-part video series | part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4
  • A Small Book for the Anxious Heart by Edward T. Welch | LINK
  • Facing Anxiety by Jonathan Pokluda | LINK
  • When Life Goes Dark: Finding Hope in the Midst of Depression | LINK
  • My Name is Hope: Anxiety, Depression, and Life After Melancholy | LINK
  • We're All Freaking Out (and Why We Don't Need To): Finding Freedom from Your Anxious Thoughts and Feelings | LINK

Stress/Burnout:

  • Soul Care by Debra Fileta | LINK
  • Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith | LINK
  • The Art of Rest by Adam Mabry | LINK
  • Tired of Trying by Ashley Morgan Jackson | LINK
  • When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley | LINK
  • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer | LINK
  • Stress and Burnout by Mountain Christian Church | LINK

Family:

  • Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend | LINK
  • Mental Health with Dr. Jeff Baker - Codependency | LINK
  • Lysa TerKeurst & Proverbs 31 Ministries - Therapy & Theology | Realities of life with a narcissist: LINK | When is it Time to Draw a Boundary? Part 1: LINK

Self-Esteem/Negative Self-Talk:

  • Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel | LINK
  • Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff | LINK 
  • Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel | LINK
  • Q&A: How Does God See Me? | LINK
  • God's Identity for You | LINK
  • Catch It, Check It, Change It guide | LINK

Grief:

  • Got Questions Podcast - What about Grief? How to Trust God When You Don't Understand. w/Tim Challies | LINK
  • Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop | LINK
  • Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God by Tim Challies | LINK
  • Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko | LINK
  • Mental Health with Dr. Jeff Baker | Grief: LINK
  • Grace in Grieving blog | LINK
  • Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff | LINK

Trauma/Recovery:

  • 3 Ways to to Seek Healing from Trauma by Craig Groeschel | LINK
  • Life Church: Finding God in Trauma | LINK
  • Life Recovery Bible | LINK
  • Christian Trauma Recover Group | LINK
  • It is Well with My Soul from Christian Education Network | LINK

General Mental Health:

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988, or Chat | LINK
    • This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
  • The Trevor Project: Call 866.488.7386 or Text “START” to 678678 | LINK
    • Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress: Call 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 | LINK
    • SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused.
  • Mental Health Resources by Focus on the Family | LINK
  • Mental Health Church by Gravity Commons | LINK
  • Article for Caregivers | LINK
  • The Most Dangerous Myths of Mental Health by Craig Groeschel | LINK
  • Biblical Prescriptions for Life: 3 Biblical Prescriptions for Improving Mental Health | LINK
  • Are you Really OK? Getting Real About Who You Are, How You're Doing, And Why It Matters by Debra FIleta | LINK
  • Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen | LINK
  • Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness by Matthew Stanford | LINK
  • Graphic: fixed mindset vs. growth mindset | LINK
  • Your Brain Is Always Listening by Dr. Daniel Amen | LINK
  • Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf | LINK
  • 7 Primal Questions by Mike Foster | LINK
  • The Garden Within by Dr. Anita Phillips | LINK

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