Mental Health
Promoting Mental Wellbeing
A hallmark of Seventh-day Adventist theology is our belief in the wholeness of each person and the unity of mind, body, and soul. Despite this teaching, mental health has often been neglected as a church priority. We hope to see this change and for mental wellness to be at the forefront of our health message. Below you will find resources to help youth ministry leaders promote mental health awareness and wholeness in their own lives and those of their young people.
Note: These resources have been shared for informational and educational purposes only. The views expressed by these resources do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Web Resources
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Kids Help Phone (Text 686868)
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Mental Health Conversation Resources
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BullyingCanada
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NAD One Team Mental Health Resource Page
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Verywell Mind
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Student Mental Health Toolkit
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Teen Mental Health Activities
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The Lily Jo Project
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Being Not Doing: The Church, Young People, and Mental Health
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Letters to Strangers
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ChildMind Institute
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Better Help Online Counseling Service
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Loma Linda University Health – Youth
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Churches That Heal
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Positive Psychology
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NAD Mental Health Booklets for Youth
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Psychology Today
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (madd)
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SMART Recovery
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Youth Grief Canada
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
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Mental Health First Aid
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Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario
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Good 2 Talk
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BounceBack Ontario - Reclaim Your Health
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ConnexOntario - Free 24/7 Mental Health Access
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1Call1Click Canada
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Jack.org
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Bell Let's Talk Day
Video Resources
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Axis: A Conversation Kit on Anxiety
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TedTalk: Processing Grief
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It's Okay to Ask for Help
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Brené Brown on Empathy
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Drive-by Kindness
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Teens React to Being Called Beautiful
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What’s Normal Anxiety–and What’s an Anxiety Disorder?
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It's Okay to Cry
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Soul Stories: Advice for Anyone Who's Struggling
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How to Stop a Bully
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What is an Eating Disorder?
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Teen Health: Substance Use and Abuse
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TedTalk: Overcoming Anxiety
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Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know and How to Help
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Living With Anxiety
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TedTalk: What is Dyslexia?
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TedTalk: Escaping Porn Addiction
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TedTalk: I Was Almost a School Shooter
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TedTalk: Removing the Stigma of Talking About Eating Disorders
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5 Signs Your Child May Have an Eating Disorder
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To This Day Project
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How I Improved My Mental Health in 20 Weeks
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No Longer Alone - A Youth Mental Health Story
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TedTalk: A New Way to Help Young People With Their Mental Health
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Depression & Anxiety Recovery Seminar
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Social Media & Youth Mental Health
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Teens Under Pressure: Mental Health & Social Media
Mental Health Articles
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A Parent’s Guide to Depression & Anxiety
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8 Essential Strategies for Raising a Confident Teen
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Breaking Isolation: Building Connections in Rural Communities
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This is How the Teen Generation is Experiencing Anxiety
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6 Ways to Maintain Your Mental Health During a Break-Up
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7 Practical Self-Care Takeaways for Youth Leaders
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Does God Care About My Mental Health?
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Six Tips to Reduce Your Daily Stress and Anxiety
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15 Coping Strategies for Kids
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What Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health
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Leaning Out: Teen Girls and Leadership Biases
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What Parents Can Learn from Simone Biles Walking Away
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Cyberbullying: What it is and How to Stop it
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How Mental Health is the New Domain of Ministry to the Next Generation
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How to Protect Your Mental Health While Fighting Racial Injustice
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10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Depression
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How to Conduct Effective, Helpful Conversations About Suicide and Mental Illness
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Can I Convince a Teen to Get Counseling?
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TIME Magazine: “Anxiety, Depression, and the Modern Adolescent”
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Can This Generation Turn the Corner on Mental Health?
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The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think
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From Loss to Hope: A New Story for a Generation
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A New Opportunity: Transforming Trauma
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Religion’s Impact on the Mental Health of Seventh-Day Adventist College Students
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Attitudes and Beliefs of SDA's Concerning Psychology, Counseling, & Mental Health
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It’s OK to Be Human
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There Is No Health Without Mental Health
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‘Mental Health Is Health — It’s All a Gift from God’
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A Christian Approach to Mental Health
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The Gospel & Mental Health
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I Finally Got Help
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Adventist Health Ministries Unveils "Reminded" on World Mental Health Day
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6 Keys for Developing Good Mental Health
