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.

In short, the simple answer is "yes," Christians should consider mental health medications and therapy if needed because it's not only scriptural, it's wise. But spiritual and social stigma make it a little more complex. 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.