[God] helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.

2 Corinthians 1:4 GNT

Do you ever wonder if God cares about your mental health?

The Bible tells us that God’s plan for our lives is to give us a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). But how do you trust God when you’re struggling with depression? Or when you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? How do you hold on to God’s promises when you experience the realities of suffering in a broken world?

While you can’t find the term “mental health” in the Bible, Scripture tells the story of a loving Creator who cares for your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental wellbeing. In his Word, God promises to uphold us through every painful experience we face (Isaiah 41:10). He tells us that he makes us whole through the sacrifice of Jesus, our Wounded Healer (Isaiah 53:5). This restoration includes the promise of a perfect, resurrected body—free from all sin and suffering—in the new heavens and the new earth (1 Corinthians 15).

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we share the promises of God’s Word in the form of three free, Bible-based resources from our Trauma Healing Ministry. For many people, mental health can be impacted by experiences of trauma. Trauma is a wound of the heart and mind, and its symptoms can be difficult to recognize. Without healing, people who endure trauma often feel far away from God and other people.

Through Bible-based trauma healing, we combine the restorative truth of God’s Word with mental health best practices to help people heal from trauma and find hope for the future.

Here are three free trauma healing resources you can use and share this Mental Health Awareness Month.

Recognizing Trauma

Because trauma is an invisible wound, its symptoms are not always easy to see—even in yourself. This free guide to recognizing trauma helps you take the first step toward healing by noticing common signs of trauma. You’ll also learn practical tips for dealing with trauma symptoms and discover Scripture passages that you can use to encourage yourself and others.

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3 Questions to Ask Someone Who Is Hurting

When you see someone hurting, it can be hard to know what to say. This simple resource offers three questions you can ask someone who is hurting. By saving this resource and using these questions in conversations with friends, family, and neighbors, you can become a better listener for people experiencing trauma.

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How to Lament

When we’re in the middle of deep suffering, it can feel impossible to talk to anyone—including God. The Bible includes multiple passages that guide us in pouring out our pain in a lament to God. This unique response to suffering helps us honestly communicate our emotions and opens our hearts to God, so we can move toward healing. This free guide helps you write your own lament in four easy steps.

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Find more Bible-based trauma healing resources at TraumaHealingBasics.org.