Mental Health

God is greater than suicide. Trust him to provide strength, courage, and endurance for the journey of life after suicide.

Parenting a child with bipolar disorder can be difficult. Here are some ways you can help your child with bipolar disorder.

We must be more intentional with mental health awareness and giving space for us all to recognize and act in love when struggles occur.

We cannot prevent a panic attack or talk our loved one out of one. Reason and logic only create more angst in the situation. We can equip them and empower them by teaching them coping skills.

Loving an addict isn’t easy. If the spouse of an addict shares their dilemma with you, what’s the best way to help?

Autism in females can be diagnosed and supported in young girls and teens. Girls with autism need to be highlighted and understood.

As awareness and acceptance expands, parents are asking, how can I know if my toddler has autism?

Autism and your church can co-exist. Your church can become a place where families with autistic kids feel included and loved. 

Counselor Debra Fileta answers some general questions on mental and emotional health, covering topics like toxic people, codependency, anxiety and depression, and getting professional help. This insightful conversation will encourage you as you assess your own health and relationships.

Discovering how to improve mental health is a family affair. Here are seven ways to improve mental health within your family so that you can better handle any of life’s curveballs.

Unfortunately, kids don’t always tell us what’s bothering them. So it’s often up to parents to figure out how to help kids share and overcome their fears.

Make each day count with your kids. Every action you take can contribute to your child’s mental health.

The last several decades have produced growing insights into the complex relationships between the brain and child temperament.

Focus on the Family has created Alive to Thrive to provide help and hope for parents and others who interact regularly with young people. This free resource provides practical suggestions for preventing and responding to suicidal thoughts and actions.

There are several reasons why your children will benefit from a discussion about the sensitive issue of mental illness.