Jesus & Your Mental Health

Jesus & Your Mental Health by Rebecca Maxwell is written for Christians who want to understand mental health through both a biblical and a scientific lens. Maxwell — a licensed marriage and family therapist and ordained minister with over 15 years of church ministry — believes that scientific research reveals how God created us for healing within our faith communities. Rather than an exhaustive study of every mental illness, the book serves as an introductory guide or primer, helping readers approach mental health through a spiritual lens while also drawing on modern psychology.

It's organized into four parts: the foundations of mental health, the root causes of mental health struggles, common challenges people face, and a practical section on treatment and when to seek help. For anyone who has ever felt caught between their faith and the realities of anxiety, depression, or other mental health struggles — or who loves someone who has — this book empowers readers to confidently address mental health issues, whether personal or in loved ones, bridging the gap between faith and mental health. It's a compassionate, practical resource for Christians who want to stop feeling like seeking mental health support and holding strong faith are in conflict with each other.