Mental Health
Here's what the Bible actually says about masculinity (it's different to what you've heard from some Christians)
As mental health awareness month draws to a close, Lau Ciocan makes the case for why churches should lead the way in addressing the crisis in male suicide and toxic masculinity
So you've 'cast your cares upon God' but still feeling anxious? These 5 insights from psychology might help
As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, Sharon Hastings shares her top tips on how to combat anxiety
Prince Harry is hurting. Christians need to show compassion
Prince Harry has been vilified for his tell-all memoir, but Rev Canon Yvonne Richmond Tulloch says Christians should show compassion for a man processing unresolved grief
5 ways to manage your mental health in 2023
2022 was a tough year for many, says Sharon Hastings. As a Christian who lives with schizoaffective disorder, here’s her top tips for managing mental health well this new year
Editor’s picks: 15 best features from 2022
Premier Christianity has been at the forefront of unpacking all the big stories of 2022 from a distinctly Christian perspective. Here’s a round-up of our favourite long-reads the year
Jeff Lucas: Breaking the silence about depression in the Church
My landing on Planet Church in 1975 was not without turbulence. Those Christian people seemed very strange. But I am so grateful for the local church that welcomed me in as a brand-new Christian.
Misusing scripture: Don't paper over the cracks
There is a strange intimacy that forms between fans and the bands they love.
From breakdown to born again
When a series of challenging situations led to a breakdown, it was a friend’s invitation to church that finally put Tom Stevens on the long road to recovery
Losing touch with reality: A scary psychotic experience shook my faith. But recovery is possible
Sharon Hastings was training to be a doctor when she had her first psychotic episode. She describes her remarkable journey through severe mental ill health towards recovery, and how Christians helped – and sometimes hindered – that process
8 lessons for the church on mental health
Sharon Hastings has faced severe mental illness. She explains eight things fellow Christians should keep in mind when talking about mental ill health
This 'trauma-informed' church is taking a radically different approach to healing
Following the fallout from the pandemic, psychological illnesses are at record levels. Megan Cornwell visits a church in Bath which is pioneering new ways of binding up the broken hearted
‘My wife had a psychotic episode, then I was diagnosed with incurable cancer. Here are 16 lessons we're learning in God's classroom'
Serious illness has brought my wife and I closer to one another, and closer to God, says Alan Palmer, as he lists 16 spiritual lessons he's learned in the midst of crippling treatment for blood cancer
Bear Grylls and I have lost friends to suicide. We’ve written a book to help men work on their mental fitness
Anxiety and depression increased by 25 per cent during Covid-19. In a stressful and turbulent world, Will Van Der Hart and Bear Grylls are praying that this World Mental Health Day, those who are struggling will ask for help
3 ways the Church can support those struggling with their mental health
On World Mental Health Day, podcast hosts Sarah and Bekah suggest how every Christian can play their part in providing good pastoral care for those who are struggling
‘As a vicar whose son took his life, I’m still learning to live with unanswered questions’
Writing one year on since her son, Leo, took his life, Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson explains how she’s gradually moving from asking ‘Why God?’ to ‘What now, God?’
Finding peace in the age of anxiety
In a world overcome by fear and riven with conflict, Mark Sayers says pressing into God is the only way to find peace - and influence the culture around us
How renewing your mind can reduce the risk of dementia
Good emotional and mental health can help prevent dementia. That’s good news for Christians, says Louise Morse, who have the Holy Spirit to help them take control of their thoughts. But the greater hope is that God promises to be with us always
Hallucinations and delusions made me lonely. Medication helped, but the Church has a role too
Loneliness is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Sharon Hastings suggests how the Church can reach out
91% of Christians say mental illness is stigmatised in the Church. But the solution may be simpler than you think
How mental health friendly is your church? Tim Wyatt investigates
Understanding shalom: How to find peace in a turbulent world
From world peace to inner peace, we all know that peace is a good thing, and that we’d like more of it. But in the uncertainty and intensity of everyday life, how do we find it?
Triggered by scripture? This version of the Bible could help you
While supporting survivors of abuse, pastor Mike Leake found Eugene Peterson’s The Message translation of the Bible instrumental in their healing journey
Burnout: Has the pandemic pushed pastors to the point of no return?
A record number of church leaders are thinking about quitting ministry. Megan Cornwell speaks to the pastors experiencing burnout to find out why the spiritual health of the Church is under attack
My schizoaffective disorder means I can’t watch the Ukraine news. Here’s what I am doing instead
Christians should be aware of what is taking place in our world so we can pray. But what should we do when our own mental health makes watching the news impossible? Dr Sharon Hastings shares her story of living with schizoaffective disorder
‘Everything mum told me was a lie’
Helen Naylor grew up thinking she was the daughter of two disabled parents, but a discovery in adulthood turned her world upside down
I’m a Christian with OCD. This is my story
From the age of 17, Sarah Clarkson’s imagination has been bombarded by unwanted and disturbing images. She explains how the love of God has been present, even while she has learned to live with OCD
Why going to church boosts your mental health
Research suggests being part of a church community can lengthen your life and reduce depression
People in the Bible struggled with mental health, we need to stand with our young people when they do
More young people than ever are suffering with poor mental health, and services are badly underfunded. This children’s mental health week, Tim Farron MP says our churches need to support, campaign and love
Technology can 'resurrect' your dead loved one. Would you talk to them?
Artificial Intelligence is already being used to mimic the dead. If you could chat online to a loved one who had died, would you?
Where's the joy in lament? This book holds the answers
We review Rachael Newham’s new book, And Yet
Too busy to go on a retreat? Here's how you can enjoy one at home
A spiritual retreat doesn’t have to cost money or take lots of time, says Gemma Simmonds. Whether we have busy jobs, children or responsibilities that we just can’t get away from, God is with us in our every day, just waiting to meet with us
Why wasting time with God may be more productive than you think
Today’s society is busier than ever. But not making time to rest well may be more to do with priorities than we realise, says Gemma Simmonds
5 ways to keep your mental health on track
When it comes to mental health, prevention is always better than cure. Here’s what the Church can do to help
Hope In An Anxious World - Helen Thorne
Hope in an Anxious World offers advice on how one can begin the journey of dealing with anxiety.
I thought a quiet home would make me calm. But God’s peace doesn’t require silence
Due to a traumatic childhood, noise has always made Mandy Gill anxious. But, as a Christian, she is learning that true peace comes not from the home we live in, or the quiet around us, but from somewhere else
Jesus wasn’t a diva and neither is Osaka: Why prioritising mental health should always be OK
The tennis star Naomi Osaka has been criticised for not speaking to the media this week. But when it comes to our mental health, boundaries are vital, argues Lauren Windle
Arianna Walker: ‘Whatever the problem is, Jesus is the answer’
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women
Guvna B: The pioneering rapper on grief, vulnerability and what it really means to be a man
Following the death of his father, the grime artist and author opens up about faith and doubt
How to thrive in adversity
Having lived with a degenerative condition for years, Patrick Regan has grappled with physical and emotional pain. Here he shares lessons in resilience he has learned personally, as well as gems shared by Anne Frank’s stepsister, Eva Schloss, former hostage Terry Waite and retired police commander John Sutherland
Why our church has created a Garden of Lament
Rev Caroline Taylor from St John’s Hoxton explains why the oft-forgotten practice of lament is so important
The emotional cost of lockdown
‘If we pull together everything will be OK.’ That was the message politicians gave us when the pandemic began. But, more than a year on, serious questions are being asked about the cost of lockdowns. Claire Musters takes a closer look at how months of isolation have affected us all
What the world’s most in-demand TV show teaches us about grief
In tackling the subject of grief, Marvel’s WandaVision is resonating with millions of viewers. But what can Christians take away from the series?
What the world's most in-demand TV show teaches us about grief
In tackling the subject of grief, Marvel's WandaVision is resonating with millions of viewers. But what can Christians take away from the series?
The problem with Body Positivity and Body Neutrality
Caroline Pattenden has struggled with negative feelings about her body for as long as she can remember. She explains why the current trends of Body Positivity and Body Neutrality contain some truth, but fall short of the Bible’s life-changing message
Dealing with disappointment: When life doesn’t turn out as you expect
From facing infertility to dealing with a breakdown, five Christians share the hope they have in Jesus
Decoding the Bible: Spiritual maladies
What does the Bible say about mental illness and demonic possession? David Instone-Brewer investigates
Why Instagram's get fit trend could be #BadForYourSoul
Instagram pumps out millions of images that could inspire us to get fit in 2020, but Heather Tomlinson says the trend should come with its own health warning
Deconstructing faith: Meet the evangelicals who are questioning everything
A new generation is re-thinking what they've been told about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. They argue a 'new reformation' is taking place as they voice their doubts and embrace a process known as theological deconstruction. Those who have walked this road say it's a life-giving and ultimately faith-affirming process, but others are sceptical. Sam Hailes investigates
How a fasting retreat helped me process the loss of our child
After experiencing a period of intense emotional stress, Lisa Mainwaring booked herself into a fasting retreat in Germany. What happened next dramatically changed her outlook on grief and her relationship with God
Remember who you are
Scripture is a weapon we should use offensively to cut down the negative thoughts we repeat to ourselves, says Claire Musters
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