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The Difference Between Teen Moodiness and Depression

Understanding the difference between normal mood swings and depression is an important part of parenting.

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How to Find Forgiveness in Abortion Guilt

Far too many people suffer from abortion guilt in silence. This sense of isolation can cause a variety of issues. But there is always hope.

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Is Depression a Sin?

Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin.

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Depression in the Christian Family

Many godly, Christ-centered homes struggle with clinical depression. Here’s one family’s story.

How Do I Handle My Daughter’s Friends Using Anti-Depressants?

My daughter’s friends are starting to take anti-depressants. I think my daughter might be interested too. What should I do?

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What is RAD?

What is RAD? Find answers about what a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis means.

Holding Tight Through the Loss of a Child

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman have guided their kids through grief and confusion. They’ve done this by being real and sharing openly as they’ve grappled with their own emotions and unresolved questions.

Surviving a Child’s Suicide

How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?

Is Your Teen Depressed?

I knew my daughter was struggling emotionally, but I had no idea about the extent of her depression.

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When Your Spouse is Depressed

When you and your spouse are in a stressful season, the chances of one of you struggling with depression are much higher than normal. How do you navigate through that type of situation? John, Erin and Greg share why it’s worth fighting for your marriage when one of you is struggling with depression.

Teens and Depression

How do we stand with our teens through this adolescent season of change and emotional upheaval?

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The Burden of Depression: Beauty in the Browns

Relying on God to carry the burden of depression

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Verses of Hope and Coping Skills for Depression

Feeling depressed? Bible verses about faith and hope along with coping skills may offer help to families during the hard times of quarantine.

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How to Care for Your Mental Health During Coronavirus

With all the changes going on around you, you can help to support strong mental health during the coronavirus for yourself and those in your care.

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Pastoral Ministry and Suicide

Pastors are not immune from suicidal thoughts, and neither are those under their care. How should a pastor shepherd individuals in the church who struggle with the debilitating effects of suicidal ideation?

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Hope for a Marriage Challenged by Mental Illness

For years, I thought I could handle my bipolar disorder. When I began the intensive therapy necessary for improved mental health, I discovered I had to prioritize my needs before I could be the wife and mother God desired me to be.

How to Start the Conversation With Your Kids About Suicide

Often teens struggle with putting words to their frustrations, fears, anxieties and sadness. Over time, those unprocessed feelings can lead to depression and even suicide. Is it time you had a conversation with your kids?

Do Your Children Suffer From Depression?

Kids don’t face the same pressures as adults, but the reality is that children can suffer from depression and its effects every bit as much as grown-ups. Keep in mind, however, that children may manifest different symptoms than adults.

Grief, Trauma or Depression?

Strong feelings of sadness almost always occur following the death of a close friend or family member. But what happens when these feelings don’t subside?

The Light of Depression

Surprisingly, my season of depression led to a greater experience of joy.