Many youth in the church struggle and it can be difficult to know if their struggles are caused by typical teenager life or if mental health care is needed. As a parent and youth leader in the church there are many things we can do to help them with both.

This week I sat down with Dr. Kyle Jones to discuss how we can do that. As a family physician at the University of Utah, father, and one who has struggled with his own mental health he shares 3 tips for adults to help youth in the church with their mental health.

Additional Resources

Check out the LDS Mental Health Skills Deck. I created deck of 52 skill cards that help you Strengthen and Fortify your Mental Health through a gospel lens so you can:

Have CLARITY IN YOUR THOUGHTS for more peace and cope with life’s stresses

Receive DIVINE HELP to increase energy and work productively

COMMUNICATE YOUR NEEDS and desires to connect and improve relationships

PROCESS YOUR EMOTIONS to create healing and have better self-care

You might also enjoy these Episodes from The LDS Mental Health Podcast