Lagrange First's Mental Health Story
In January and February 2025, our church talked about Mental Health through sermons, small groups, and interviews. We studied the book Blessed Youth by Sarah Griffith Lund together. Lund encouraged us to share our stories with youth. Our hope is that by sharing our stories, youth will know they are not alone and are loved. We hope that they will be resilient and get the help they need when struggling with mental illness.
This page is to share our stories and resources with you. The resources include both professional help and also daily practices for wellness.
This page is to share our stories and resources with you. The resources include both professional help and also daily practices for wellness.
Community Members share their Mental Health Stories
During Sunday School, our youth group interviewed adults. These adults had a variety of experiences with mental illness. The themes of each interview are written below the video to help you navigate them.
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Becky and Layden: Themes include depression and addiction
Laura and Hannah: Themes include postpartum depression
Andy, Zeke, Nick, and Will: Themes include ADHD and dyslexia
Barbra and Josie: Themes include Anxiety and ADHD
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Kara and Lydia: Themes include family members with mental illness and OCD
Jean and Zac: Themes include eating disorders, suicide, and family systems
Dr. Blaize and Hannah: Themes include suicide, addiction, and community support
Dr. Mark: Themes include family with mental illness including addiction, ACES, and depression; medical importance of caring for your mental health
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RESOURCES
Our first list of resources are national and local phone numbers and websites to professionals. Just as it is important to see a doctor if you have an infection, it is important to connect with a professional if you have mental illness. The other resources are for daily practices to strengthen your mental health. Just as it is important for our physical health to exercise and eat healthy, there are things we can do to help us stay mentally healthy. They do not replace professional help but should be in addition to that help.
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Professional Help:
Daily practices to strengthen your mental health:
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Happy thoughts create happy feelings!
Repeat these affirmations with us: Print off this brochure all about healthy coping skills:
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