Depression & Suicide
How can we find hope when life feels unbearably dark?
Periods of deep discouragement can leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Here you’ll find stories, perspectives, and resources intended to offer hope, understanding, and encouragement.
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Hope for a Better Life
VIDEO 10:33 / English
Not everyone considers life a great gift. To some it can be a burden or even a curse. So when Melodie’s planned suicide was interrupted by a caring young woman, she became frustrated and annoyed. And yet, there was something special about the young woman, so Melodie had to stick around to find out what it was.
Depression: The Invisible Illness
VIDEO 6:50 / English
You can see an injured body but not an injured mind. Depression is an illness that hides deep in a person’s psyche and is almost impossible to detect. Thankfully, those suffering from this condition can now speak about it without shame. But even today, it is still so easily misunderstood.
Two Sides of Mental Health
VIDEO 6:57 / English
Maggie suffered from mental health issues from childhood – at least until recently. Over time, she discovered that there are two sides to mental health, and both work hand-in-hand to create a whole, healthy adult.
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Two Sides of Mental Health
Maggie suffered from mental health issues from childhood - at least until recently. Over time, she discovered that there are two sides to mental health, and both work hand-in-hand to create a whole, healthy adult. This Faith Story is especially good for any who face...
Music of My Soul
Music is a universal language that speaks straight to the soul, reaching places words alone cannot. Ann discovered this early in life, and it has lifted and sustained her through moments of joy as well as seasons of deep difficulty. As a member of The Church of Jesus...
Crossing the Abyss with Faith
Clayton knows the exhausting battle of anxiety and depression—an invisible illness that touches countless lives. In his honest and inspiring Faith Story, he shares two key things that helped him climb out of darkness. Though challenges remain, he continues to heal and...
Leaving the World Behind
VIDEO 5:53 Donald never graduated from high school—or even elementary school. Growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, learning in the traditional way was nearly impossible. He often felt different and left behind, so he chose to live life on his own terms. But...
God Answered My Prayer
Brock felt lost and alone, questioning whether his life even mattered and if anyone would miss him if he were gone. In the middle of that storm of dark thoughts, something stirred within him—and he tried a desperate prayer. “God, if You’re real, show me that there is...
Joy in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not just a sometimes thing. It is an anchor for the soul during times of peace as well as the storms of a challenging life. Kirt and Terri share how the Gospel has...