MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health issues are real whether you are a Christian or not. As the subject of mental health and mental illness are repeatedly in the media headlines and discussed more openly in Christian and secular arenas, our desire is to equip you and your family with helpful information.
We hope the following resources and referrals will help you and your loved ones as you work through the complexities of mental health and mental illness.
We hope the following resources and referrals will help you and your loved ones as you work through the complexities of mental health and mental illness.
Counselor Referrals
God is always with us in our circumstances, and most importantly God does not want us to go through it alone. God teaches us to always seek knowledge and lean on each other for assistance.
Proverbs 18:15 NIV says, The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”
Proverbs 27:17 KJV reads, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Because of this, we believe good Christian counseling is very helpful.
If you would like the list of our Stonehill Counselor Referrals, click on this link.
Proverbs 18:15 NIV says, The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”
Proverbs 27:17 KJV reads, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Because of this, we believe good Christian counseling is very helpful.
If you would like the list of our Stonehill Counselor Referrals, click on this link.
Mental Health Book Resources
Here is an amazon list to some books that may be a helpful resource to those who are battling mental health or have a loved one who is battling mental health.
Mental Health Bible Studies
We have list of video resources available on our Right Now Media account. This is free to anyone attending Stonehill.
If you already have an account you can use this link.
If you already have an account you can use this link.
Scripture Resources
Scripture to combat Fear
Scripture to combat Depression
Scripture to combat Anxiety
Scripture to combat Perfectionism
- 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind.”
- Deuteronomy 31:8 “He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
- Isaiah 43:1 “Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.”
- Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand”
Scripture to combat Depression
- Psalm 34:17 “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
- Psalm 42:11 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
- 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
- Psalm 40: 1-3 1 “I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.”
Scripture to combat Anxiety
- Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
- John 14:27 “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.”
Scripture to combat Perfectionism
- Galatians 1:10 “Am I trying to win the approval of men, or God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ”
- Psalm 18:32 “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect”
- 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”