Anxiety & Depression
ADDRESSING THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Our mental health has never been worse. Over 1 billion people globally experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. What can be done?
Suicide rates have risen by about 30% since 2000.
The rise in anxiety and depression and related mental health disorders has been fueled by the emergence of social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the weakening of churches and other critical social institutions.
The mental health crisis grows more dire, with teens– and particularly teen girls—showing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. From youth to pastors to entrepreneurs, we are in need of serious help.
Mental health is essential and we celebrate the decreasing stigma associated with mental illness. And, we know much more needs to be done to meet the unique challenges of this moment.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Kay Warren shares about the Gospel and mental health at Transformation Church.
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Nearly 1 Billion People Have a Mental Disorder
Our mental health has never been worse. Over one billion people globally suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
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38% of Pastors Are Calling it Quits
A recent study indicated 38% of pastors plan to leave the ministry, with stress and burnout topping the list of reasons why.
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An Entrepreneur's Reset
Dr. Gregory Jantz believes faith and medicine do not stand in either-or opposition to each other. Instead, they work hand in glove, because committing to and successfully sticking with treatment very often requires inner strength and resolve that only trust in God can deliver. Left untreated, anxiety can ultimately cut you off from both sources of help.
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For Greg Louganis and Millions More, Wellness Begins with a Good Night's Sleep
Greg Louganis notices how attitudes have shifted and society is increasingly becoming more open-minded about addressing mental health problems. That’s precisely why he’s such a huge fan of Aura. Its very existence means it’s a tool with which people can easily get help, on their terms.
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Below you’ll find some of the best-in-class organizations that are working to renew the imagination. These organizations are trustworthy, effective and innovative. In a world full of choices, we want to make the complex accessible. So, we invite you to explore them and consider giving and investing. Or you might consider building your own venture.
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What's helping 91.5% of fathers feel hopeful about their future?
Father-apy. Fathers' UpLift provides mental health counseling coaching advocacy and resource support to assist fathers with overcoming barriers (racism emotional traumatic and addiction-based barriers) that prevent them from remaining engaged in their children's lives.
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What percent of children experience a traumatic event before they turn 16?
66%. RiverCross helps churches, schools, and other organizations provide trauma-informed care to suffering children and their communities. Since its founding in 2012, Rivercross has trained over 1,000 individuals and partnered with over 150 organizations worldwide to treat tens of thousands of traumatized children.
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Who’s helping the millions of people traumatized by displacement and war?
Tutapona is. As war and conflict spread, a silent mental health crisis is unfolding amongst the millions displaced. Tutapona works to address this crisis by supporting local mental health professionals that provide culturally sensitive support and assistance for thousands of people across three continents. In so doing, they are restoring broken souls and renewing hope for a brighter future.
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As the mental health crisis spirals out of control, what can we learn from Ecuador?
More than you might think. In Ecuador, 3 out of 4 of people suffering from mental health problems don’t receive the help they need. Vida Plena trains local community members to facilitate group therapy sessions in a way that’s cost-effective while still changing lives. After these sessions, 85% of people experience a significant reduction in depressive symptoms.
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How many children in South Africa have experienced violence...
1 in 2 children. This includes physical and sexual abuse. That is a huge problem. These children wake up troubled by the struggles they face, they then have to make their way to school and try to concentrate in the classroom. By investing in the social and emotional well-being of learners in South Africa, Community Keepers create supportive school communities where learning and development can prosper.
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TrustBridge Giving Space
Keep discovering vetted opportunities at TrustBridge Giving Space, which helps donors send money to charities around the world.
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What percentage of employees quit due to mental health reasons...
A whopping 50%. That is a problem. Forte is the only approachable and accessible mental well-being platform that connects every employee in an organization with unlimited access to certified Guides to process whatever they want, however often they want. Their employee-focused model of care and counseling has improved the working lives of thousands of people across the country, with 97% reporting that their well-being has improved with Forte’s assistance.
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Prayer...is there an app for that?
Sure is. Pray.com offers prayers, devotionals, and sermons to strengthen your faith, bolster your resilience, and keep your anxiety, depression, and stress at bay. Prayer helps you stay mindful and present by remembering that God is in control. Since its founding in 2017, over 14 million people have learned the value of prayer, finding peace and solace on Pray.com. Maybe you will too.
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What's the biggest crack in the "growth at all costs" model...
Sustainability. “Growth at all costs” can take a serious toll on the mental health of entrepreneurs and businesses. 11 Tribes is an early-stage venture fund with a mission to catalyze the potential of purpose-driven entrepreneurs disrupting legacy industries. They are radical in their allocation of resources to fund founder wellbeing, putting real dollars towards their mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In the process, they’re proving that healthy founders will lead to healthy returns.
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What's like Shark Tank for faith-driven entrepreneurs without being cutthroat...
The Faith Driven Investor Marketplace. This platform is a free tool for accredited, faith-driven investors looking to put capital to work. Funds and deals that go on the platform are at the discretion of a group of faith-driven investors with experience ranging across all different asset classes. Whether a multi-million dollar real estate venture or a small business, concessionary capital or a high financial return profile, Marketplace connects investors and entrepreneurs.
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What if Christian entrepreneurs didn't have to be alone...
Now, they don't have to be. Faith Driven Entrepreneur helps Christ-following entrepreneurs find their community and fulfill their God-given call to create. They do this by providing inspiring content and sparking meaningful connections between like-minded entrepreneurs and investors.
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What's wrong with doing things right...
It’s not enough. The ethical way says, “I win, you win.” But the redemptive way says, “I sacrifice, we win.” To this end, Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. They support founders, funders, and innovators motivated by their faith to address the major issues of our time.
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What is limiting to a leader's potential...
Isolation. Faith-driven, results-minded CEOs and executives meet in C12 Business Forums monthly to encourage and challenge one another. These groups of peers work together to make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create solid plans for business growth, all while striving to create eternal impact far beyond the bottom line.
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What happened to the family macademia nut business...
Sinapis' business training turned this business on the brink of failure into a source of livelihood for Kenyan workers. Sinapis provides training, ongoing opportunities ,vibrant community, and faith-based principles to Christian entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Its alumni report an average increase of 138% in revenue 1 year after graduation.
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What percent of startups fail...
90%. One out of 10 startups fail within the first year. And most of them fail due to avoidable mistakes. Founders navigating potential pitfalls on their own is hard, though. OCEAN is a training community for entrepreneurs that integrates practical business skills with biblical wisdom so that entrepreneurs can start and lead a sustainable business without the pressure of figuring it out alone.
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What if you had to leave your kids for 2,555 nights...
This is the reality for many Filipinos who leave to their families to build a brighter future for their kids. What if they didn’t have to? Dream Bigger Ventures empowers Filipino Founders to grow as leaders who will have the character, community, and competency to solve seemingly impossible problems with sustainable ventures.
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What does "ziwani" mean in Swahili...
"At the lake." In the same vein, the nonprofit Ziwani represents a place of refreshment, community, and commerce for Christian business leaders in Africa. It equips and partners with the Christian business community so that they can meaningfully and practically live out their marketplace calling on the African continent.
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What continent has the world's youngest and fastest-growing workforce...
Africa. Future Africa is working to increase the continent’s 3% contribution to global GDP by investing in global businesses that will lead the digital economy. They've raised 2 unicorns, have 6 exits, deployed $10M+ in 106 portfolio companies and $1B+ in follow-on capital.
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