As the holiday season approaches, it can feel like everyone around us is full of excitement and cheer. Yet, for many, this season brings an unwelcome guest: seasonal depression, also known as the “holiday blues.” While the festive music and twinkling lights are meant to spark joy, they can sometimes amplify feelings of sadness, loneliness, …
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Facing your battles is a difficult decision to make. Hardships can take many forms, and the longevity of each problem is unpredictable. Admitting your faults can be the very thing you are trying to avoid. No one wants to hide their emotions or feel ashamed of their issues. Finding strength at your lowest point can push you …
Finding Calm Through Crisis Whether this is the first blog you’ve stumbled upon from CMHI or you are part of our very growing family, I’m sure you’re aware of the impact depression and anxiety can have on a life. Sometimes we are momentarily sad or looking for peace, but when it affects our daily lives, …
Kindness Through the Lens of Scripture “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 (Kindness) Honestly, until a few weeks ago, I didn’t even know World Kindness Day existed! At first, I wondered why we needed a specific day for this. But the more …
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Christianity and Halloween Celebrating Halloween can be fun. October 31st is a day many people worldwide are excited about. While many are overjoyed spending weeks finding costumes and spending hundreds of dollars on candy and decorations others hide away in their homes cursing the day Halloween was established as a celebratory day. Every year the …
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In the Bible, We Find Hope Keywords: Hope, Promise, God, Faith, life, bible, scripture Our current everyday life is riddled with uncertainty, hardship, and unexpected challenges ranging from minor setbacks to major life decisions. Eventually, anyone, even those with an optimist-like mentality, can eventually see the glass as basically empty. It is during these times …
We are excited to share another powerful poem by community member Lisa Choudhrie, offering a Christian perspective on anxiety struggles. Through her heartfelt words, Lisa reflects on the peace and assurance that can be found in trusting God during moments of fear and uncertainty. Her poetry beautifully illustrates how faith can be a foundation of …
Finding Out I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder Once I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, my whole world in the beginning started to fall apart. I had attempted suicide when I was 24 years old. Wanting to die, I begged God to please take me. I was mad at God when I woke …
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We are honored to share a beautiful and thought-provoking poem by community member Lisa Choudhrie, who brings a biblical perspective to the experience of anxiety and depression. In her work, Lisa explores how faith can provide comfort and strength in times of mental distress, reminding us of God’s presence and care through life’s challenges. Her …
Many times in life, we find ourselves at a crossroads, having to make huge decisions that could change our lives forever. Not knowing what to do, some of us depend on things that aren’t in our best interest. We run away from certain situations and find ways to escape our realities. To cope, some individuals …
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