Posts

Showing posts from November 15, 2016

738. The Dangerous Lie About Depression Mormons Often Tell Ourselves but Should Never Believe, and 15 Powerful LDS Resources for Battling Depression, from Meridian Magazine

Image
As Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming, these can be difficult and lonely times for some dear people.  I have put together 2 articles about help for depression, or other forms of mental illness.   I send my love to all of you who may be experiencing these problems. The Dangerous Lie About Depression Mormons Often Tell Ourselves but Should Never Believe by Amanda Black  | Nov. 14, 2016 Makes You Think Mormon Life Comments Today, I came across a disturbing study published in  Pediatrics . The study indicated that teen girls and young adult women are especially at risk for depression, which included those 12 to 20 years old. While this is terrible, what I found most disheartening was while the rate of depression is rising, the number of those seeking treatment is not.  As someone who has struggled with depression, and as someone who has watched family members struggle with anxiety and depression, I know the importan