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May 2020

May 24, 2020

Symmetry Solutions Strategies

Symmetry Solutions Strategies is a 15-30 minutes Q&A/discussion session with a group of Symmetry Solutions...

March 2020

March 24, 2020

THRIVE Online Support via ZOOM

Due to restrictions regarding public meetings, THRIVE will not be holding the faith transition class...

July 2019

July 22, 2019

“The Homophobic Teachings of the Mormon Church Killed my Son”

Tragic and well compiled read by Mormon father who lost his son to suicide....

June 2019

June 21, 2019

Waves: A Response to Painful Rhetoric

This post is a poem written by the daughter of Shandra Harris, who recently wrote...

April 2019

April 08, 2019

Plea to President Nelson about Families

President Russell M. Nelson, I want to be respectful, yet firm and to the point....

December 2018

December 01, 2018

Holiday Time Can be Difficult for Many

I appreciated this frank post I came across on Richard Dutcher's facebook page. I agree......

March 2018

March 25, 2018

“Thanks, past me.” The Importance of Self Care

Another guest post from “Sandy” — who was willing to give an interview to Mormon...

March 17, 2018

I am so anxious, my usual go-to’s are not working…

I am currently going through a divorce and am really struggling with anxiety. The things...

October 2017

October 08, 2017

Drowning

As I read the following excerpt I was touched by the clarity of the point...

September 2017

September 03, 2017

A Little Cup of Mercy

Today during testimony meeting... I heard a gentleman say... "I find it so useful to...

July 2017

July 02, 2017

Sabbath Delight

As I contemplate the many principles we try to live as Latter-day Saints... I often...

October 2016

October 12, 2016

Working Together to Prevent Suicide

Due to a variety of circumstances, I often contemplate suicide. I really do believe that...

September 2016

September 28, 2016

Perfectionism is a Poser

I've been seeing a therapist lately for depression. And one of the things she keeps...

September 20, 2016

Our child custody arrangement needs to change…

At the time of my divorce I was really struggling with depression and anxiety. I...

May 2016

May 04, 2016

Is God tired?

I was at the devotional Elder Holland spoke at recently and I'm so confused after...

May 02, 2016

Where is the Church’s Accountability?

Thank you to Peter Moosman for today's guest post. Opinions shared on guest posts may not...

May 01, 2016

How can you stand by the evils of homosexuality?

How can you call yourself a member of our Church when you stand by the...

February 2016

February 11, 2016

Satan in Control of Clinical Depression?

I was recently pointed to a blog post called Satan's Hidden Arsenal Against Women and asked...

February 03, 2016

Voices from Child Abuse Survivors – Day 2

For whatever reason, an article that was published by the Church in 2010 titled Effectiveness of...

January 2016

January 31, 2016

Suicide Awareness and Prevention: 10 Things We All Can Do

It's one thing to advocate for awareness of the discrimination against LGBTQ members that is...

December 2015

December 13, 2015

Using Caution and Perspective to avoid Fear & Anxiety

As someone who has treated myriads of people who struggle with anxiety disorders, and have...

December 06, 2015

4 Bullies to Avoid During the Holidays

The Holiday season can be a mixed bag for sure when it comes to our...

November 2015

November 25, 2015

Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality

I was recently invited to be one of the panelists on a Mormon Matters Podcast episode...

November 20, 2015

Addressing Rural Mental Health

Today is National Rural Health Day. Rural communities in the United States face unique challenges...

November 12, 2015

Families Post #4

These stories are very personal and can be emotionally and psychologically triggering. Alyssa Carlson Paquette...

October 2015

October 19, 2015

General’s Women Session Oct 2015 – A Mental Health Perspective cont.

Around each General Conference I try to share my thoughts about the messages we receive....

October 16, 2015

I think I’m going through a faith crisis…

I think I'm going through what I hear is a 'faith crisis.' I've been struggling...

July 2015

July 01, 2015

Compassion Called For Please while Reading of the “Letter”

This has been a historical week for those in the United States - with the...

July 08, 2014

Is gender inequality bad for mental health?

Editors’ Note: This article is part of the Public Square 2014 Summer Series: Conversations on Religious Trends....

April 2014

April 02, 2014

New Podcasts

Please check out the latest podcasts over at Mormon Mental Health which share some extremely important...