In light of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Haley and Dustin discuss why the Bible is important in addressing mental health. 

With biblical insights and practical tips, they share how we can take care of our own mental health, how to help others who are struggling, and how the tools and resources of Hope for the Heart can help people address mental health issues with God’s Word.

Listen now and be sure to check out our free resource, Caring for Your Mental Health, in the links below.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

(05:23-6:13) Mental Health Self-Diagnosis Dangers 

(16:52-17:48) Scripture’s Role in Mental Health 

(27:43-28:52) Serving Through Wellness 

(35:46-37:14) God’s Word in Global Mental Health 

(44:59-45:59) Navigating The Journey of Health 

(49:03-50:34) Support Mental Health Through Counseling 

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Helpful links and resources

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FREE Resource – Caring for Your Mental Health: https://shorturl.at/abAPL

Book on Counseling: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/conflict-resolution/

Learn more about our Lifeline to Hope online lay counseling training resources: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/lifeline/

Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ 

Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast  

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

Psalm 23:1-3 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”

Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

Proverbs 11:14 – “in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Jonah 4:4 – “But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”

Matthew 8:14-15 – “And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.”

Mark 12:30 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”

Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.”

Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

1 Timothy 4:8 – “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”