Wellness

RELEVANT’s look at faith, health and wellness, presented by UHSM. New articles every Tuesday and Thursday!

Social Media is Making Gen Z and Millennials Financially Anxious

It’s no surprise that social media isn’t exactly great for your mental health. And for…

New Study Details Skyrocketing Depression Among Young Adults

Young adults are really going through it. A new report from the Gallup Institute found…

When Should You Break Up With Your Therapist?

When it comes to mental health, therapy can be a powerful tool to help you…

Loneliness Is As Damaging As Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day, U.S. Surgeon General Warns

Loneliness is officially a public health epidemic. A new report from Dr. Vivek Murthy, the…

Brittney Moses on How the Church Can Be a Solution in the Mental Health Crisis

For all the talk about mental health that has become extremely prevalent in our day…

Study: French Fries May Be Linked to Depression

French fries are a go-to comfort food for many, but before you order that next…

Why Christians Need to Have a Healthy Body Image

Two hundred years ago, back in the days when childbearing hips were in, I would…

The Surprising Connections Between Faith and Health

If religious faith could be packaged in a pill, the stock price of drug companies…

Louie Giglio: How to Take Your Thoughts Captive

I’m a college drop out. Not because I’m not smart enough. But because when I…

How to Get Into the Best Mental Health Shape of Your Life

What if we viewed mental health like fitness, and approached how we shore up our…

Smelling Sweaty Armpits Can Help Relieve Social Anxiety

Get a whiff of this: Smelling other people’s stinky armpits could help reduce your social…

The ‘Ted Lasso’ Cast Is Going to the White House Today to Discuss Mental Health

The cast of the beloved and award-winning show Ted Lasso, which just debuted its third…

How Your Thoughts Are Sabotaging Your Relationships

Have you ever heard a new phrase, or song, or saying for the first time…

Is There Actually a Link Between Physical Health and Spiritual Health?

“After we’re done here, we’re gonna hold a little Bible Study.” The man talking is…

Why Your Anxiety Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

I couldn’t tell you what time it was when I stirred. There was no electricity.…

Struggling with Mental Health Doesn’t Make You a Bad Christian

I find it hard to confess that I was emotionally wounded. Because you might question my…

Study: Cutting Social Media in Half Significantly Boosts Self-Esteem in Young Adults

In a world where social media is hard to avoid, it’s no secret that it…

It Turns Out Vaping Is Worse for You Than Smoking Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes may have been initially marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking tobacco products,…

Four Myths Too Many Christians Believe About Mental Health

“My parents don’t believe that I have depression,” a young woman disclosed to me in…

You Need to Relax

It’s pretty common for Christian leaders to encourage believers to do more. They say we…

Yale Will Now Allow Students To Take Mental Health Leave Just Like Medical Leave

Yale University has implemented a major change to its policies for students suffering from mental health…

The Spiritual Benefits to Physical Health

I ran my very first race a few years ago, and I haven’t been the…

Listen to This: Turns Out Headphones Can Cause Major Hearing Loss

It might be hard to part ways with your beloved AirPods, but it could be the…

Seattle Is Suing Social Media Companies for Harming Students’ Mental Health

Seattle’s public school system has filed a lawsuit against several social media companies, alleging their…

What My Anxiety Taught Me About God

“How do you live as a Christian when you struggle with anxiety?” She asked me,…

The Kids Are Not Alright: 42 Percent of Young Adults Have a Diagnosed Mental Health Condition

A new report from Harmony Healthcare IT analyzed the mental health of American young adults and…

‘Rapture Anxiety’ Is Real and You Just Might Have It

Picture this. You’re nine years old. You’ve been playing outside for a while and come…

What I Wish I Knew About My Body in My Twenties

I spent a good portion of my twenties focusing on my body and being critical…

Selena Gomez Says Quitting the Internet Has Transformed Her Mental Health

Actress, singer and entrepreneur Selena Gomez knows what it’s like to grow up on the…

Don’t Confuse Your Diet for a Fast

One of the biggest resolutions many make at New Years revolves around food. Whether it’s…

Can We Really Turn the Corner on Mental Health?

Most medical professionals agree that we are less than a generation away from turning the…

Body Dysmorphia Is on the Rise Among Men

Our culture has slowly been getting a little better at talking about unrealistic body and…

Michelle Williams on Taking Time to Check in With Your Mental Health

Sometimes, the hardest part of maintaining a healthy mindset is taking the time to ask…

Dr. Caroline Leaf: ‘You Are Not Your Brain. You Control Your Brain.’

For most of us, our brain is an unknowable thing, and the landscape and pattern…

Morgan Harper Nichols and Jamie Grace on Using Creativity to Stay Mentally Healthy

Everyone’s mental health journey looks different. Talking with a therapist is some people’s version of…

We Don’t Know How to Rest

Being stuck inside for most of the last year and a half seems like it’d…

Yes, There Is a Spiritual Side to Having a Healthy Relationship With Food

Let’s face it. Over the last few months, there’s been a lot of stress in…

God’s Heart for People Struggling With Suicide

RELEVANT imagines what God would say to the suicidal.

Louie Giglio on How to Take Every Thought Captive

In talking to Louie Giglio, it’s easy to see why he’s built such a reputation…

Eating Our Way Through a Pandemic

We are living through one of the craziest times in history. This pandemic has cost…