RESOURCES

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

To the Depressed Christian


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


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