Depression

Persistent feelings of sadness andhopelessness among high schoolers have risen astronomically since 2011.According to a Harvard study, "Young adults in the US report twice the rates ofanxiety and depression as teens." Depression and other emotional issues havereached an all-time high, in terms of frequency and severity. Mental healthspecialists are sounding the alarm for all ages. As people experiencesignificant increases in emotional challenges since COVID-19, leading toincreases in suicides, author and educator Dr. Bill Stephens offers criticaladvice he found to be successful in his own struggle with depression. "To the extentthat a person's life has been affected by past actions or reactions, atherapist can be the one to help untangle these confusions within a person'smind," Bill suggests, "but the impact of negative spiritual forces is now beingrecognized as a key factor in depression and only a spiritual solution canimpact our minds, hearts, and souls in such a way as to give us relief." Using personalexperience and key Bible passages on how to handle these issues, Bill providesneeded instruction and direction to help anyone overcome the serious disease ofdepression.