The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. Families gather around the dinner table, gifts are exchanged, and traditions bring a sense of nostalgia. But alongside the glittering lights and festive gatherings, many experience a quieter, less visible reality: stress, loneliness, grief, or mental health struggles. The dichotomy of celebration and emotional strain can make this time of year particularly challenging.

Here are seven ways the church and faith-based communities can contribute to suicide prevention.

In the final installment of our series on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we’ll focus on its effective use in treating depression. Let’s first recap a little about CBT. It’s a short-term (20 sessions or less) form of psychotherapeutic treatment.

You may not have ever associated emotional affairs with male depression before. But the link exists and requires our attention.

For better or for worse. That vow covers a lot of ground. But how often do you consider its meaning within the context of mental illness?

For better or for worse. This is not just a phrase. It’s a powerful and meaningful commitment. It’s also an acceptance.

When you start dating someone, you have expectations. Generally speaking, we tend to focus on positive expectations, e.g. love, adventure, an exciting sex life, and more.

Let’s begin by clarifying that yes, you can treat depression without meds in many cases. That said, you’ll need plenty of professional input to make such a determination.

Ask someone about depression and they’ll probably walk about mood. Of course, we all know some kind of connection to the brain exists.

High-functioning depression is not technically a diagnostic term. But it does an excellent job of simply describing what’s going on.

Depression is a tricky concept. In a non-clinical sense, everyone is depressed from time to time. It’s normal, it’s inevitable, and it can be an excellent learning tool.

If you didn’t already know it, the past couple of years has made it clear that tough times happen. No one is immune from loss, sadness, grief, or stress.