All Health and wellbeing articles – Page 4
-
OpinionThe Bible doesn’t shy away from talking about menstrual bleeding so neither should we
Midwife Michelle Tant explains that to ignore and fear the period is to misunderstand God’s message of hope. And she suggested it should be talked about more, not less.
-
OpinionI couldn’t function because of anxiety but I made a choice to ‘go after’ healing with the help of Jesus
Author of Say Goodbye to Anxiety, Jane Kirby, shares how she faced up to anxiety and embraced Jesus in the process.
-
OpinionEvery Christian should be concerned about the inequality in healthcare for Black people
Dr Chukwuemeka “Chuks” Nwuba, author of Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate explains that people assume Black people don’t struggle with eating disorders and it means their care is not up to standard
-
ArticleMission & burnout
Author Ann-Louise Graham looks at how we can stay in ministry without going under
-
OpinionBreast cancer taught me when the battle is mine and when I should surrender it to God
This Breast Cancer Awareness month author Kate Nicholas shares the lessons she learned as she 'battled' breast cancer.
-
OpinionHow Christians can rally around and support someone going through baby loss
This Baby Loss Awareness Week writer Funke Oham shares how you can best support someone facing the loss of a baby.
-
OpinionI named all nine babies that I miscarried in order to help me heal - I know I will meet them in heaven
This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Christian writer Vicki Whent shares how she faced the heartbreak of losing nine babies.
-
OpinionGet ready to ‘go mental’ at the UK’s first mental wellbeing festival
The UK’s first mental wellbeing festival kicks off tomorrow and Lauren Windle asks what small change we can make to improve our mental health.
-
OpinionBody shaming can cause lasting damage but Paul’s teachings offer us a better approach
Mental health campaigner Hope Virgo shares her perspective on body shaming after reports of toxic behaviour in ballet schools.
-
ArticleWalking with Jesus through complex grief
Sarah Portal has faced significant losses since an early age, including friends and family members.
-
ArticleIt’s time to start having uncomfortable conversations about mental health
Hope Virgo has some advice on reaching out to people in practical ways so that we fulfil God’s commandment to love everyone
-
ArticleDo genetics hold the key?
Hope Virgo explores the link between genetics and mental health issues, and how advances in research are helping our understanding
-
Article‘I spent thousands on therapy because I wasn’t thin enough for support from the NHS’
Hope Virgo lifts the lid on the spiralling costs for those trying to get help for mental health issues
-
OpinionWorried you get too emotional? Well, Jesus got emotional too
Alex Noel explores our emotions and how we can both express them and honour God at the same time.
-
OpinionFive things I’ve learned living as a Christian mum with depression
Dr Sharon Hastings, author of Wrestling With My Thoughts and Tending To My Thoughts, shares her five key lessons after having her son.
-
ArticleAre women too strong for their own good?
Woman Alive editor, Tola-Doll Fisher, spoke to Monique Thomas about her debut book Pressure Off and the important messages she has for women in the Church.
-
ArticleDebunking the myth of the “summer body”
Mental health campaigner Hope Virgo unpacks why we are seeking too much value from our physical bodies and what we can do about it.
-
ArticleEating disorders don’t take a holiday
Hope Virgo, author, campaigner and advocate, shares candidly about the extra pressures and difficulties those with eating disorders have to navigate when they travel
-
OpinionHallucinogens can be used to treat poor mental health, but for Christians it’s not that simple
Addiction specialist Lauren Windle gives a Christian perspective on using hallucinogenic drugs as treatment for depression.
-
OpinionI was in so much pain I opted for a hysterectomy - and now I feel I can rebuild my relationship with God
At the age of 34 Kayleigh Ward decided to have a hysterectomy, here she explained the positive impact it had on her physical and spiritual life.
