All Mental health articles
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OpinionMarx claimed religion is the opium of the people. Science suggests he was right (sort of)
A new study has shown that collective worship releases naturally-occurring opioids in the brain, strengthening our sense of belonging and increasing our ability to endure pain. Tony Wilson explains more
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ReviewsCraig Groeschel’s outstanding book on burnout and breakdown will help many
Craig Groeschel’s personal experience of “the emotions no one talks about”, combined with clinical psychologist Wayne Chappell’s expertise, creates a powerful resource that debunks the myth that good Christians shouldn’t struggle with mental health issues, says our reviewer
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ReviewsAnxiety might deepen your faith. That’s according to this outstanding Christian book
Blair Linne’s Made To Tremble offers a nuanced and biblical perspective on anxiety, says our reviewer in this rare five star review
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OpinionThe Church has the answer for a generation that fears stillness – but we’ve abandoned it ourselves
When a government trial restricted teenagers’ access to social media, some reported anxiety and a sense of isolation. Derek Hughes argues the findings reveal something deeper than screen addiction: a generation in fear of silence, and a Church that has forgotten how to inhabit it
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OpinionAn atheist helped me understand depression. Here’s what the Church is missing
As a loved one battled depression, Derek Hughes found himself wrestling with prayers and Christian explanations that felt incomplete. Then, unexpectedly, an atheist helped him see the fractures beneath despair, how scripture accounts for them, and how the Church can help bring healing through community
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OpinionChurches are talking about mental health more than ever – but are we caring for those leading them?
While conversations about mental health have grown louder in the Church, Michael Tang argues it has neglected the structures of care needed to support those struggling. In doing so, he says, the Church may be settling for a form of ‘cheap healing’ that feels real but leaves deeper needs unaddressed
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OpinionI just about coped with headlines of war — but the church prayer meeting made my anxiety worse
What happens when our prayer meetings start to sound like the news cycle? For Derek Hughes, the answer came after a meeting following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which left him with an anxiety heavier than when he walked in. In moments like these, he asks whether we are bringing our fears to God or just spreading them around
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OpinionThe Telegraph is publishing dangerous myths about Justin Welby and therapy
A recent column in The Telegraph implied that Christian leaders shouldn’t need therapy because they can ask God for help instead. Fr Mark Edwards explains why he believes this viewpoint is both wrong and pastorally reckless
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OpinionPrince William is right - there is a male suicide crisis. But we need a new approach
Prince William recently called suicide rates among men in the UK a “national catastrophe”. While raising awareness is vital, Jay Lowder argues that lasting transformation requires something deeper: a faith that offers genuine hope and purpose in our darkest moments
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Magazine FeaturesBlessed are the thin? A Christian response to Ozempic
It is thought that 2.5m people in the UK are now buying weight loss drugs privately – including many Christians. But the Ozempic trend raises huge questions about body image, shame and what it means to be “fearfully and wonderfully made”, says Di Archer
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Real Life‘I lived my entire Christian life unknowingly autistic. Then God showed me it was my superpower’
From childhood faith to the challenges of an undiagnosed autism, Robert Noble reflects on discovering his neurodivergent wiring was a God-given strength and a reminder that every kind of mind has a place in God’s kingdom
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OpinionTrauma needs professional care, not just prayer
When a young boy was murdered near her church, a grieving mother received lots of attention from well-meaning Christians - but no sustained professional support. A psychotherapist argues churches must offer more than prayer to help trauma survivors heal
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Real LifeWhat’s it like to have ADHD in church? A mother and son share their story
Philippa Bolton missed her son’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for many years. This ADHD awareness month, Philippa and her son, Isaac, share their advice for Christians with the diagnosis - and the churches that support them
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OpinionSmiling on Sunday, struggling on Monday? Here are 3 biblical principles for your quiet battles
43 per cent of Christians have experienced mental health issues, yet only 35 per cent felt supported by their church. As World Mental Health Day highlights the hidden battles in our pews, Howard Satterthwaite shares three biblical attitudes that can sustain your spiritual fervour
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InterviewsBear Grylls: 'Sharing the story of Jesus is the proudest thing I've ever done'
The adventurer opens up about writing the story of Jesus as a thriller, his complicated relationship with church and why faith is like plugging in a toaster
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InterviewsElle Limebear: ‘I want to rebuke this idea of us being an anxious generation’
After a life-long battle with anxiety, worship leader Elle Limebear is showing fear the door. As she releases her boldest music to date, the daughter of Delirious? frontman Martin Smith opens up about prophetic words, how she accidentally rewrote her father’s classic worship song and what touring the world is really like
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Opinion5 reasons why Christians should keep up with the news
Faced with an endless cycle of negativity in the headlines, many people are choosing to abandon the news in order to protect their mental wellbeing. But Rev Peter Crumpler believes Christians should resist this trend. He explains why
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Magazine FeaturesI lost my daughter to suicide. The Holy Spirit has been our comforter
Peter’s daughter, Becky, died by suicide. Here, he shares the moving story of how he and his family are navigating her loss with the help of their faith
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InterviewsRico Tice: ‘I didn’t leave the Church of England. It left me’
The Christianity Explored founder opens up about his psychological wounds, the reason he exited the Church of England and why, when it comes to equipping the Church for evangelism, he’s more confident than ever
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InterviewsThe Way UK’s Jesse Fellingham: Celebrity, self-doubt and going viral for Jesus
The son of worship leader Lou Fellingham has amassed a huge following on social media – and it’s all in the name of evangelism. He opens up about insecurity, getting his mum into gigs and why it’s OK to fail
