If you are struggling in your mental health as a Christian, you are not alone. Anxiety, Depression, and other disorders of the mind require professional and medical attention, and there is no shame in reaching out for the help you need. I’ve put together a list of resources to support you on your journey of loving Jesus while living with chronic physical, emotional, and mental illness.
Below is a list of resources to assist you in taking a next step in your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Or TEXT with someone at the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you are having suicidal thoughts. You are not alone. You do not need to feel ashamed. But you DO need to reach out for help.
ORGANIZATIONS
National Alliance on Mental Illness https://nami.org/Home
Depression + Bipolar Support Alliance https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Anxiety + Depression Association of America https://adaa.org/
American Association of Christian Counselors: https://connect.aacc.net/?search_type=distance
ONLINE RESOURCES
Focus on the Family Mental Health Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/mental-health-resources/
SoulGrit Resources: https://soulgritresources.com/
PODCASTS
Proverbs 31 Podcast: Therapy & Theology 6-week series: Lysa TerKeurst dives deep into conversation with her personal, licensed professional counselor Jim Cress, as well as Proverbs 31 Ministries director of theology, Joel Muddamalle.
Anthem of Hope podcast: A weekly podcast dedicated to sharing real stories from real people on topics such as: hope, faith, doubt, life, and mental health.
CXMH podcast: We bring together faith leaders with mental health professionals for honest conversations. Hosted by Robert Vore & Dr. Holly Oxhandler
SoulGrit podcast: Christians need a place to ask questions and get answers about mental health. Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Jesus lover Ann Taylor McNiece for fun and encouraging episodes that make counseling a real option for Christ-followers.
The Honest Pod: A safe space to foster healing, hope, and the honesty needed to live free and fully alive.
WORKBOOKS & COURSES
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne, PhD
The Exchange Course (Includes Workbook & Teaching Videos) by Karrie Garcia
ARTICLES ON MENTAL HEALTH + FAITH
I Love Jesus But I Want to Die: What You Need to Know About Suicide
Desiring God: How to Fight for Faith in the Dark
BOOKS ON EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die by Sarah J. Robinson
Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst
Anger: Taming A Powerful Emotion by Gary Chapman
The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom by Henri J. M. Nouwen
Walking on Water When You Feel Like You’re Drowning: Finding Hope in Life’s Darkest Moments by Tommy Nelson and Steve Leavitt
Broken Crayons Still Color: From Our Mess to God’s Masterpiece by Shelley Hitz
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
Overcome Depression: Strategies from Science & Scripture by Margaret Lalich
I’m Such A Messterpiece by Andrea M. Nyberg
BOOKS ON SPIRITUAL HEALTH
I Am: A 60-Day Journey to Knowing Who You Are Because of Who He Is by Michele Cushatt
The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life by A.W. Tozer
Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God by Gary Thomas
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter Scazzero
God’s Many Voices: Learning to Listen. Expectant to Hear by Liz Ditty
Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson
Practicing Our Faith: A Way of Life for a Searching People by Dorothy C. Bass
An Extreme God for an Extreme Life by April Chapman
Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
BOOKS ON PHYSICAL HEALTH
Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food by Lysa TerKeurst
Fit For The Calling: A 6-Week Faith & Fitness Journey by Jennette Holzworth
BOOKS ON RELATIONAL HEALTH
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melanie Beattie
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage by Beth and Jeff McCord
BOOKS ON PARENTING/CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Effective Parenting in a Defective World
by Chip Ingram
Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach by Sissy Goff (Author), Melissa Trevathan MRE (Contributor), David Thomas LMSW (Contributor)
Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children by Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend
A Family Shaped By Grace by Gary Morland
