Church Mental Health Blogs

Caregivers can experience compassion fatigue, which is emotional exhaustion from always being around others’ pain. This can look like irritability,…

Pastors do not carry the weight of ministry alone. Their families feel the schedule, stress, and expectations as well. This…

Christmas can be holy and heavy for pastors at the same time. This article offers compassionate guidance for clergy who…

Christmas can feel complicated when your heart is heavy. This reflection is for church members and believers who are struggling…

When old patterns flare at holiday gatherings, you don’t need perfection—you need a plan. Set a simple intention, regulate first,…

Holidays can amplify loss. This guide offers simple, compassionate practices—naming what’s true, setting kind boundaries, creating a small remembrance ritual,…

Helping others can take a toll. Explore practical self-care and renewal strategies for clergy and ministry leaders in demanding seasons.

When the world feels heavy, pastors need renewal. This article offers wisdom for staying grounded, hopeful, and emotionally healthy in…

When spiritual and psychological crises collide, Black communities often absorb the shock through churches, families, and grassroots networks. This piece…

Pastors shape health literacy every Sunday. From stigma-breaking sermons to small-group conversations and clear referral pathways, clergy can normalize help-seeking,…

Rest is not optional for ministry—it’s infrastructure. Pastors who practice Sabbath rhythms, boundaries, and trauma-aware self-care reduce burnout, model healthy…

Pastors need care too. Explore stigma, confidentiality fears, cost, and access barriers clergy face—and practical paths to safe, faith-informed support.