In the third episode of season 9, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Esther focuses on one of the most common mental disorders in the USA, depression. Information is shared to encourage Christians experiencing mental illness and assist those who are not, in their interactions with those who are.
If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. In life-threatening situations, call 911.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/
Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com/
Links to articles on depression:
American Psychiatric Association: What is Depression? and Depression
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
What Christians Need to Understand About Mental Health (lifehopeandtruth.com)
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
