As the holidays approach, many of us struggle with an additional level of anxiety, stress, and sadness. A recent study posted on psychiatry.org stated that Americans are five times more likely to say their level of stress increases during the holidays.

As we enter this time of celebration we want to take a moment and address those who are battling mental health crisis’s this time of year and say, you are not alone.

On two of The Salvation Army’s podcasts, we will be sharing an interview had with Christian psychotherapist and counselor, Kendall Louden. On Monday October 31st on the YouthDownSouth Podcast and on November 27th on Words of Life, Kendall shares insight on the importance of discussing mental health openly especially within the church.

Visit SALVATIONARMYRADIO.ORG to listen.

And if you need someone to talk to immediately, the national hotline is now open, simply dial 988 to speak with someone today.