Does God feel distant during mental health struggles? Discover how the Bible views mental illness and find comfort in God’s presence through depression and anxiety.

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.

In short, the simple answer is "no" — taking medications and seeking therapy for mental health challenges is not a sin or a sign of weak faith! In fact, Christians should consider mental health medications and therapy if and when needed because it's not only wise, it’s Scriptural — and part of the faith journey, not a lack of it. Let’s explore why and a beautiful Scriptural perspective to overcome the stigma!

The brain is more than just a "chemical imbalance" needing medications; it's also a metabolic regulator - so what we eat matters (which gets into the gut-brain connection topic, too). The new exciting field of nutrition psychiatry.

Great sleep equals our ability to enjoy, find meaning, and be mentally sharp … and it’s part of our spiritual formation and life practice. It’s the extra rejuvenating strength for mental health challenges, distress, or complexity of life.

Social and spiritual stigma can often create a false sense of identity for those living with mental health difficulties and disorders … self-stigma. With the right tools we can create a better narrative about ourselves and how God truly sees us!