MENTAL and EMOTIONAL HEALTH Articles

Victims of abuse-any abuse-need to know how other people have made it through the recovery process. As a victim of incest herself, Jan Frank understands the myriad emotions that victims struggle wi...

What would you say if you found out the missionary you are supporting deals with depression? Mental health in missions is a topic we need to talk about.

It can be hard to tell the difference between normal childhood behavior and signs of mental illness. Find out what to look for and when to take action.

Six years ago I entered the office of my primary care doctor and burst into tears. I sobbed until I could not sob anymore. I sobbed until all that was left was a broken soul and no more tears. When...

A recent national survey found that a third of boys thought society expects them to “be a man” and “suck it up” when they feel sad or scared. Another third said they believed they should “hide...

The authors of Choosing the Gift of Forgiveness, a pastor and a psychologist, approach the task of forgiving realistically. It is always painful. Small victories one day may give way to frustrating...

For all of us who have been wounded by another and struggled to understand and move beyond our feelings of hurt and anger, Lewis Smedes's classic book on forgiveness shows that it is possible to he...

“Given the large number of adolescents who smoke cannabis, the risk in the population becomes very big,” the study's lead author said.

By: Linda Carroll

When a wife discovers her husband is entangled in sexual sin, she's devastated. This book offers proactive steps to help her heal.

By Marsha Means

No matter if it’s streaming sports, TV shows, or family updates—it’s hard to do ministry if you’re still tied to your old life.

The transition to college can be emotionally challenging. Learn the signs of depression and what you can do to help your child cope.

If relationships matter to you, there’s one important principle you need to bear in mind: it takes two to tango. Think about it. A relationship of any kind, and especially a romantic relationship, ...