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Depression

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Depression and Emotions: Lean On What You Know

Christian comedian Chonda Pierce struggled with depression. But through that process, she learned that feelings are temporary. And she started to lean more on what she knows and less on what she feels.

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How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal

Having child who is depressed or suicidal is the frightening reality of too many parents today. However, there is hope in Christ, and preventive steps you can take to help a child you care about.

Post-holiday depression can show up as sadness felt by this woman in a holiday hat as she stares out the window at the rain.

Post-Holiday Depression: Do You Feel Depressed After the Holidays?

After the holidays, do you ever feel not like your self or even depressed? Here are some ideas to help you get back to feeling like your normal self.

young mother sitting next to a Christmas Tree holding her knees Grieving

Coping With Christmas After Losing a Child

Dreading the holidays after losing a child is normal.

Bible Verses About Healing

The scriptures are overflowing with Bible verses about healing. We experience various types of wounds throughout our lifetime. Broken hearts, shattered spirits, and contentious family ties and relationship are among them. However, there are scriptures that apply to every type of wound we might experience in our lifetime.You or someone you know may be experiencing …

A woman restes her head on her husband's shoulders as they watch the sunset. Perseverance is the best weapon against depression.

The Weapon That Depresses Depression

Depression doesn’t make you a failure. Persevering through it makes you a strong Christian and a winner in God’s eyes.

A man comforts his sad wife. Remember, you don't need to deal with depression on your own.

Dealing With Depression

Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin. Remember, you don’t need to deal with depression on your own.

A woman comforts her depressed husband. Here are some ways to nurture your spouse when your spouse is depressed.

When Your Spouse Is Depressed

Here’s how you can help your loved one out of the darkness of depression.

A man sits across from his sad wife, trying to comfort her. If you are living with a depressed spouse, life can seem dark and draining,

Living With a Depressed Spouse

When living with a depressed spouse, changing your heart can be a long, slow process. Here are some suggestions to help you heal your relationship.

A couple sitting across from each other hold hands, in support of each other. Be on the lookout for warning signs of mental health issues.

Warning Signs that Your Spouse Has Mental Health Issues

When spouses stay alert to changes in each other, they can catch warning signs of possible mental health issues early on and seek the help they need.

David Smallbone (played by his son, Joel Smallbone, in the Unsung Hero Movie,

For King + Country and Rebecca St. James Discuss Unsung Hero with Focus on the Family

As the Family Ministry Resource Partner of Unsung Hero, the For King & Country film opening in theaters nationwide April 26, we at Focus on the Family recently sat down with the band – brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone – and their big sister, Christian music artist Rebecca Saint James.

A man comforts his sad wife. Here's how to help a depressed spouse.

How to Help a Depressed Spouse

It’s not easy to know how to help a depressed spouse, but this advice can get you started.

mother helping her daughter with overcoming anxiety and depression as the girl is covering her face crying

How To Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety or Depression

Our kids need to know they are loved, worthy, valued and created on purpose for a purpose. Their difficulty in overcoming anxiety or depression does not define them.

A woman's hand reaches out to the shadow hand of her depression, which has come back for her again.

Depression’s Persistent Attacks

While you may have beaten depression once or twice, don’t drop your guard. This dark monster can slide back into your life if you’re not looking, especially if you don’t know how to best manage it.

Bible Verses for Miscarriage

Bible Verses for Miscarriage

It can be hard to know what to think when going through miscarriage. Fortunately, God wants to bring comfort through His Word.

You are underground, in a dark hole, looking up at the light, far above you.

Getting Unstuck from the Hole of Depression

Don’t lose hope — there are steps you can take toward a better life. Just because you got stuck in a depression rut, doesn’t mean you can’t get unstuck

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression isn’t something to suffer through in silence. Get help!

Bible verses offer solace for parents facing depression. Young woman kissing her newborn baby girl.

Bible Verses for Depression: A Parent’s Guide

There is power in verses of the Bible that speak to depression.

What Can You Do to Safeguard Your Teen from Suicide?

Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide. 

How to Help Your Teenager with Anxiety and Depression

Four tips for parents on how to help a teenager with anxiety and depression. As your teen faces challenges, be prepared to help.