Posts related to Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness.
In Ephesians 2:1-10, the Apostle Paul reminds us of the transformative power of God’s grace. He describes how, before coming to faith in Christ, we were spiritually dead in our sins, living under the control of the world and our own sinful desires. Yet, God, in His great love and mercy, chose to save us …
Anxiety disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. While separation anxiety is commonly associated with children, it can also impact adults. Known as Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder, ASAD is a condition where individuals experience excessive and persistent fear or worry about being separated from the people to whom they are attached. This can …
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Depression is a mental health condition that can affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Symptoms of depression may include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and guilt, as well as changes in appetite, sleep, and energy levels. Some people may also experience difficulty concentrating or making decisions or have thoughts of self-harm or suicide. However, …
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Matthew 6:1-4 is a passage that reminds us of the importance of living a life of generosity and compassion. In these verses, Jesus warns us against the dangers of hypocrisy and encourages us to give with a pure heart and a sincere spirit. When we give with a pure heart and a sincere spirit, without …
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As someone who has experienced both depression and severe separation anxiety, I know firsthand how challenging these conditions can be to live with. For me, my separation anxiety is rooted in a traumatic event from my childhood. When I was 10 years old, my mother left our home to be with another man for just …
One would think that in today’s woke society, breaking the stigma would be easy. It is unfortunate that the notion of “wokeness” appears to favor only specific groups or beliefs, rather than promoting equality and inclusivity for all. — Jackie Barker As a widespread mental health condition, depression affects millions of individuals globally. Unfortunately, there …
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Imagine feeling a love so pure, so unconditional, that nothing you could ever do would change it. In this week’s blog post, I want to delve into the depths of God’s love and discover how it impacts our lives. As we explore the meaning of God’s unconditional love for His people and its significance in …
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It was as if the bullies had planted a seed of self-doubt that grew over time, choking out any sense of self-worth or confidence. Jackie Barker Childhood bullying can have a profound impact on a person’s mental health, especially for someone who is quiet and introverted, like I was. As a child, I struggled to …
As someone who has struggled with depression, I know how challenging it can be to navigate through life while dealing with mental health issues. One of the difficulties I have encountered is addressing backhanded compliments. Backhanded compliments are disguised insults that can be difficult to detect. They are often wrapped in a layer of supposed …
By reducing our exposure to negative news and social media, we can create a more positive and uplifting environment for ourselves, which will help to conquer negative thoughts and improve our overall well-being. – Jackie Barker Negative thoughts can be incredibly damaging to one’s self-esteem and lead to other mental health issues such as depression …
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