There is a growing body of research on "flourishing," but Dr. Keyes' work stands out for its long-term research on how individuals—including his mental health journey—can flourish while living with mental health challenges. Here are his 5 key principles.

Resilience is a learned skill and trait and becomes part of your character (nature). Resilience is not about striving for happiness (the “blessed life” in God) but rather knowing how to see God’s “blessings” just as much in the complexity and uncertainty (a contentment, and unshakable strength of Christ in all things, Phil. 4:13).

One of the most interesting observations across culture and science is the shift from compartmentalized sickness management to a whole-health management lifestyle.

In essence, mental health recovery has to do with 'resilience' ... a continuum of resilient growth vs. being cured.  Here are three scientific qualities of resilient people … and apply to the mental health journey.

We all know there are so many nuances to love, naturally and spiritually. For those experiencing mental health pain, God's love often seems more distant than present. The Bible shows a different story of God’s love when we’re in distress or pain.

The Biblical peace comes from the Jewish word Shalom, which means completeness, fullness, wholeness, aligned in harmony, perfect, and not lacking. However, the context is always in union with Christ, God. It’s a new lens for any mental health condition, challenge, or distress.