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Pastors and other clergy members typically serve as pillars of support in times of crisis, but what happens when they’re the ones who need to be encouraged? Mark Dance, a former pastor who lives in Dallas, knows firsthand that mental health challenges can impact those in church leadership. During his 30 years of leading various…

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Candace Cameron Bure got emotional while reflecting on her struggle with depression. The 47-year-old actress shared a clip from a recent episode of her podcast in which she got candid about feeling “shame” over opening up about her feelings to others. She told author Jennie Allen, “[Depression] is such a lonely place, and it’s very difficult to speak…

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Christian songwriter and worship singer Brandon Lake recently opened up about his experiences with depression and “adrenaline fatigue” during a podcast where he also discussed the importance of spiritual and physical well-being. The 33-year-old musician, father of three sons, and husband spoke about the moment he realized he was battling depression and adrenaline fatigue, a…

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Since launching in 2005, YouTube has changed how people watch videos online. There’s no denying YouTube’s convenience, offering users endless content on virtually any topic. However, researchers from Griffith University suggest spending too much time on YouTube can damage mental health. A team from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention reports that habitual…

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During a recent episode of “The Pivot” podcast, superstar Dwayne Johnson shared that he’s had three battles with depression over the years. He explained, noting his excitement to succeed at his NFL dreams, “The first time depression hit me, I was at the University of Miami. I came in. I was balling out. I was…

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