Resources

Missionary service can be a transformational experience. Many report meaningful spiritual experiences while on their missions; others call it the best two years of their life. Some missionaries, however, experience deeply challenging and even dangerous scenarios that can leave these young people with feelings of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, fear, and abandonment. Healing after mission service is something rarely talked about yet frequently sought after. Here are four tips that can help.

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Make it Happen! Podcast and Relevant Leadership Podcast were generous enough to interview us about mental health in the workplace during Mental Health Month. Check our our interviews and all the other great content these thought leaders have been covering in their podcasts!

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June is Pride Month! Whether someone is trying to figure out their own sexuality or wants to learn how to talk to others, it can be difficult to know how and where to find support. Being LGBTQ doesn’t equate to having a mental illness, but it can put people at a higher risk for mental health challenges because of the stigma and discrimination they may face from family, friends and society.

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We make choices every day, from whether to sign up for a dating website to what to eat for supper. Everything is a choice. And our choices shape us; they dictate who is in or out of our lives, define what does or doesn’t get our attention, and ultimately determine what we become. But what happens when our decision-making is on autopilot?

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Let’s take a look at a few messages from parents and children that explore the delicate and sensitive nature of caring for someone with emotional and mental health challenges.

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In partnership with more than 1000 brands, nonprofits, government agencies and cultural leaders, Hope Recovery & Healing is proud to be a founding partner in the first-ever Mental Health Action Day this Thursday, May 20th. On this day, we will encourage and empower people to take the next step for #MentalHealthAction. Go to MentalHealthActionDay.org to learn more and join our effort to shift from awareness to action on mental health.

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Crisis can hit at any time. It can be unexpected as much as it can be something building over a period of time. It can feel all-consuming and be difficult to understand. It can be frightening, even if it's not a life-threatening situation. Here's what you should know and how you can help, whether the person in crisis is you or someone else in your life.

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Mental health does not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition, yet only a fraction receive professional help. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know.

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My brother was 27 when he took his own life. It was the end of my freshman year of college. To my knowledge, I was the last person to talk to him. It shook my family. It shook me. I couldn’t understand why. I don’t think anyone could.

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Most psychologists recognize the interconnectedness of all the aspects of human life. But do we really need to address all parts of the human if only one part is suffering? Especially spirituality. How can my belief system impact the overall wellness of my human being?

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When you hear the word “uncomfortable” what comes to mind? Choosing to be comfortable now can lead to discomfort later. Learn how becoming comfortable with body and mind discomfort can become beneficial for healing and wellbeing.

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April is stress awareness and domestic violence awareness month. Both situations can lead people to ‘quick fix’ coping strategies or escapes. But how do you know if a coping mechanism is becoming more than a habit - how do you know if it’s becoming an addiction?

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My path to self-discovery is on-going, but there are a few key milemarkers that have changed everything for me.

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover the top 7 factors affecting employee mental health and find out what employers or co-workers can do about it.

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Life is full of ups and downs, right? All of us have experienced positive feelings and the negative. For example, maybe you get a promotion at work and have a good few weeks of up-beat joy. But then, to your dismay, you find out that one of your relatives has passed away. Experiencing different emotions on opposite ends of the spectrum is normal and even healthy. However, some may find themselves stuck on the sad side of the spectrum for longer than they feel comfortable with. In addition to feeling depressed, they may find they have a hard time knowing how to get back to feeling happy again.

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Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or feelings of depression? Do you find yourself bracing or protecting against difficult emotions? Have you wondered why you freeze up or burst out in anger or feel easily threatened or just want to isolate and be alone? Do you feel like a shell of who you once were? If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone. There is hope.

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The power of yoga and meditation is their adaptability to help you thrive in your current life-circumstances. It's all about developing a satisfying practice that improves your full-spectrum wellness—body, mind, and spirit.

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As mental health declines and substance abuse climbs, online recovery programs are no longer just a potential resource. They're critical. COVID-19 has made online treatment more common, and signs suggest it's here to stay. But do online programs work?

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“The lives of many trauma survivors come to revolve around bracing against and neutralizing unwanted sensory experiences . . . [they] have become experts in self-numbing. They may become serially obese or anorexic or addicted to exercise or work. At least half of all traumatized people try to dull their intolerable inner world with drugs or alcohol” (The Body Keeps the Score, p268).

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What do you believe about your body? If I ask you to fill in the blank, what comes to mind: my body is ____. Do you think your body is good or bad? Are you fighting with your body, or is it your ally? Are you battling against addiction, chronic pain, or something a doctor told you is wrong with your body? Do you believe your body can heal?

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It costs nothing to practice healthy behaviors, but it costs a lot to ignore them. However, changing negative health behavior can seem overwhelming. We may underestimate what is required to succeed, disillusion ourselves with failure, or fail to commit to the desired behavior (Disalvo, 2017).

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“Spirituality is the consciousness of victory over self and of communion with the infinite.” What role does spirituality play in healing and recovery?

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Feeling alone and isolated as never before, unable to make or keep connection with others? Unable to face yourself? There is hope.

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An overview of breathing techniques that can ease anxiety. Before anxiety escalates into a panic attack, breathing exercises can be an effective way to calm oneself. Here is an overview of a few popular breathing techniques.

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Some of us may think of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as something that primarily affects combat veterans, but the truth is that there are many others who suffer from this psychiatric condition

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There are moments in my life when a truth becomes so obvious to me that, even if I wanted to, it seems I can’t stop it from piercing my heart.

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“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle

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