Counsels on Mental Health

Counsel #2 — Help For Depression

Picture: Counsel #2 — Help For Depression CMH 44.1

If you struggle with depression, regardless of its root cause, you will be benefited by a diet emphasizing plant foods, exercise, rest, sunshine, water, fresh air, and trust in Divine Power.^[42] Internalizing the Good News that God loves us, values us, and finds us worthy of His caring can be transformational. CMH 44.2

Consider reading today’s text often throughout your day.^[43] CMH 44.3

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38, 39 NKJV CMH 44.4

“In the hour of greatest need, when discouragement overwhelms the soul, then it is that Jesus comes very near. The hour of man’s necessity is God’s opportunity. He sees our danger and provides help for us.” Ellen White in In Heavenly Places, p. 262.3 CMH 44.5

Reflect: What meaningful actions or words of encouragement could someone offer you if you were feeling down? CMH 44.6