Wellness

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

Does Our Relationship With Food Affect Our Faith?

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

‘Body Issues’ Are Spiritual, Too

My freshman year of college, I remember lying on the couch Skyping someone on my…

Turns Out Performing Acts of Kindness is Key to Improving Your Mental Health

A new study has found a proven way to improve your mental health. The study,…

US Suicides Reached an All-Time High in 2022 — But Dropped Among Gen Z

The number of suicides in the U.S. has reached an all-time high, as the Centers…

KB Opens Up About the ‘Privilege’ of Therapy

Therapy has grown immensely over the last several years, as leaders and mental health experts…

Three Ways to Support Someone Recovering From Trauma

In my days as a novice therapist, I was terrified to work with trauma survivors.…

Angela Manuel-Davis on How Exercise Has Transformed Her Spiritual Life

Angela Manuel-Davis, a former member of the USA Track and Field Team and a renowned…

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…