{"id":3552,"date":"2021-11-23T14:01:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T14:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?p=3552"},"modified":"2021-11-23T14:22:37","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T14:22:37","slug":"aligning-your-faith-and-mental-health-why-it-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/aligning-your-faith-and-mental-health-why-it-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Aligning Your Faith and Mental Health\u2014Why It Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aligning Your Faith and Mental Health\u2014Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Posted by&nbsp; Soribel Mart\u00ednez, LCSW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental health tends to be a hot topic of conversation these days and for good reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People are struggling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3553 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Faith-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re living in an exceedingly busy society. We\u2019re still dealing with the effects of a pandemic. Many people are out of work. Others are struggling with illness. Some are experiencing extreme loneliness for the first time in their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you have faith and believe in a higher power, you already know you can get through those challenges. But, that doesn\u2019t mean your mental health is immune to suffering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By aligning your faith and mental health, they can support each other and get you through the most difficult of seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s talk more about why that matters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Okay to Struggle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bible says \u201cdo not fear\u201d over 300 times. We know who is in control and we know who will take our burdens when we cast them. So, it\u2019s not uncommon for believers to feel guilty when they\u2019re struggling with things like depression or anxiety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling--16x12.jpg 16w\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling-.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3554 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Struggling--16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, it\u2019s important not to pick and choose passages. When you do, you miss out on other important pieces that can help you get rid of that guilt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about some of the most notable characters in scripture. Who are the people who were often chosen by God or Jesus to \u201cstand out\u201d? They were often extremely flawed individuals with a lot of different fears and hesitations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That didn\u2019t make them weak in the eyes of God. Instead, He used their flaws to help them turn to Him for strength and to get the help they needed to do His will. When you understand that it\u2019s okay to struggle, you can allow yourself to seek the help you need, both through your faith and with a mental health professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Faith Will Secure Your Identity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people who deal with mental health conditions have a hard time finding meaning in life. That\u2019s especially true if you\u2019re struggling with depression and things seem hopeless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min.jpg 550w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min-16x12.jpg 16w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"woman closing her eyes and holding her hands to her heart\" class=\"wp-image-3511 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min.jpg\" alt=\"woman closing her eyes and holding her hands to her heart\" class=\"wp-image-3511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min.jpg 550w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1071670187-min-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you take a faith-based approach to your mental health, you don\u2019t have to struggle with those thoughts. You already know your identity in Christ. If you let that serve as your foundation as you work through mental health issues, it can make it easier to keep moving forward without feeling helpless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your identity in Christ can also keep you from looking so far inward that you rely on your own strength and knowledge of self to make things better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you deal with anxiety, for example, you might struggle with truly understanding yourself. Because of the Gospel, you don\u2019t have to worry about that.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have a Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, management techniques associated with mental wellness include things that will keep you busy, occupied, or even distracted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you have faith, you already know that the world is your mission field. You can manage your mental health on a daily basis by determining what it is you\u2019re being called to do. That might include volunteering at a local homeless shelter or simply fellowshipping with others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a purpose and knowing what that purpose is can greatly improve your mental well-being. Seek what that purpose is and remind yourself daily who it\u2019s for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re struggling to connect your faith and mental health, you\u2019re not alone. You don\u2019t have to suffer in silence or confusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all need reminders of who we are and what we can expect as believers. Feel free to contact me to set up an appointment. 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