More than the winter blues: Faith to get help

More than the winter blues: Faith to get help

The gray Midwest winter day matched the gloom wrapping itself around my heart. Sadness loomed above me like Eeyore’s rain cloud. While saying goodbye…


Four ways to care for your teens’ mental health during the holidays

Four ways to care for your teens’ mental health during the holidays

Christmastime. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—unless it’s not. Then the holidays can be really hard. Whether it’s missing a loved one, the…


When it happens in your family

There is a week in September that is dedicated to Suicide Prevention—just one week.  I used to think that it was something that happened to other…


Pray, hope, and don’t worry

Pray, hope, and don’t worry

You probably have many sources of stress and anxiety as a mother.  One, family life is hard. From managing schedules to stress levels, you juggle…


Why are teens sadder, lonelier, and more depressed than ever before

Why are teens sadder, lonelier, and more depressed than ever before?

Originally published on Denison Forum Why are teens sadder, lonelier, and more depressed than ever before? Is this just an illusion of our sensitive…


Storms are inevitable

The storms are inevitable.  Everyone experiences times in their lives that are filled with anxious thoughts and difficult choices. And raising…


Five ways loneliness and isolation contribute to teen suicide and self-injury

Matthew and his parents entered my office and sat down on my couch.  Matthew folded his arms and stared out my window. His parents both took a deep…


Four practices that will help your pre-teen overcome anxiety

I don’t have to tell you that because of COVID-19, our world has changed dramatically.  Thanks to the vaccines, we’re beginning to get out into this…


Simone Biles sees God's hand in her successes and her disappointments

This important article was written by Dr. Jim Denison.  Dr. Denison is the founder of Denison Ministries, and writes the Denison Forum - Daily…