Pastor and mental health advocate, Jarrid Wilson, 30, dies by suicide
Those who knew and loved 30-year-old Jarrid Wilson, a California pastor, author and mental health advocate who died by suicide, are absolutely gutted. The associate pastor at megachurch Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, CA, tweeted about “suicidal thoughts” before killing himself.
Michelle Williams touts benefits of working out to improve mental health
May is mental Health Awareness Month, and if you’re looking for ways to build yourself up, go ahead and sweat it out in the gym—something researchers from Oxford and Yale say could decrease mental health challenges. Christian singer Michelle Williams agrees that exercise has helped her mental health.
Taraji Henson talks Jussie Smollett, depression, anxiety, and faith in God
These are crazy times for the cast members of Fox’s hit show, “Empire,” ever since one of its stars, Jussie Smollett, filed a police report alleging a hate crime. Taraji P. Henson, known for her role as Cookie Lyon on the series, says she keeps things together through therapy, and faith in God.
Christian singer Mandisa exudes joy on tour with her band, ‘Glorious Funk’
Grammy® Award-winning Christian contemporary singer, Mandisa Hundley, exudes joy as she tours across the nation with her band, Glorious Funk, for Winter Jam.
Talk about it: Actress Taraji P. Henson says ‘you can’t pray away’ mental health issues
You may be able to pray away some things, but a serious mental health issue isn’t one of them according to Academy Award-nominated actress, Taraji P. Henson. She has launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to get rid of the stigma surrounding mental health in the black community.
Suicide and depression among Christians: What can the church do better?
Many of us have heard the statistic that more than 19 million Americans each year struggle with depression. But, for some reason, plenty of folks believe that individuals within the faith community are excluded.
How God is using Michelle Williams’ mental health struggle to help others
God turns our pain into purpose and Gospel singer and Broadway star Michelle Williams is a living example of that truth. The “Say Yes” singer has said yes to the calling of taking the stigma off of mental illness.
EEW president Dianna Hobbs opens up about sister’s attempted suicide
Popular Christian blogger and podcaster, Dianna Hobbs, may be a well-known encourager of women around the world. But that doesn’t mean discouragement hasn’t touched her own family. She opens up about how her own sister attempted suicide.
T.D. Jakes reveals past suicide attempt and tells others contemplating it 'Don't kill your future'
Though millions have found the path to life through the ministry of Bishop T.D. Jakes, the preacher recently confessed that, in the past, he tried to end his life. He also has words to share with those who may be thinking about ending it all.