Mental and Spiritual Health

What is addiction and how can you be healed from a life that has become unmanageable? Learn about overcoming addiction and other destructive habits through the LDS Church's free addiction recovery programs.

We believe in being chaste, but what does that mean? What is sexual purity and the law of chastity? How does one stay (or become) sexually pure?

To more fully understand how homosexuality and lesbianism (sexual relations between members of the same sex) is a sexual sin one must first understand the eternal nature of our gender and how the powers of procreation are sacred.

This article explains how God loves all His children, the difference between same-sex behaviors and feelings, how there's hope for those who struggle with same-sex attraction, and the Church's position on this issue including the Church's involvement with Proposition 8.

Unfortunately all forms of abuse are found among members of the LDS Church. Abuse is against the teachings of Jesus Christ and victims of abuse are not guilty of sin.

"God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man." (James 1:13). Find out how to overcome our trials and temptations.

Do you feel burdened with unfair trials? Do you feel that the people around you have been blessed with an easy life while you're struggling to survive? Then you need to learn the truth about the trials of your faith.

Patriarchal Blessings can be a huge help during our trials and problems. This article explains what one is and how it can benefit our lives. Also find out how to obtain a copy of your Blessing or that of your deceased relative.

This lesson idea has a story about how the Lord refines us with life's trials, just as a smith purifies silver with fire.

Sometimes we may think that Satan only attacks us when we're feeling negative emotions, but recently I had the following experience that illustrates how Satan tries to destroy our happiness by attacking our weaknesses when we are happy.

I love this book and highlighted page after page! I gave it five stars but would have given it 10 if I could have. I highly encourage each and everyone of you who reads this review to read this amazing book, it was an answer to my prayers and I'm so thankful to have read it.

This book shares many stories about Latter-day Saints who are affected by mental health concerns. These concerns cover: Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Eating Disorders. Learn more in this LDS book review.

A book on the Atonement that teaches how to forgive and how the atonement heals those who've been wronged. Learn more in this LDS Book review.

This new site focuses on the eight aspects of the Welfare Program which are: education and literacy, employment, resource management, food storage and emergency preparedness, caring for others, help for church leaders, physical health, and social and emotional strength.

If you or someone you love struggles with addiction, there is hope. Addiction recovery groups sponsored by LDS Family Services are available to help you and your loved ones overcome addictive behavior and more fully enjoy the blessings of Church participation.

A private international professional organization of counselors, psychotherapists and others in helping professions, whose common bond is adherence to the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A twelve step support group patterned after the twelve step groups which originated with Alcoholics Anonymous. A fellowship of Latter-day Saint women and men who are dealing with various sorts of addiction such as overeating, anorexia and bulimia, workaholism, perfectionism, sexual addiction, and codependency.

A resource for the support of those struggling to overcome pornography addiction or abuse, using the framework of the teachings of the Church. Email list is run privately and guarantees confidentiality.

Devoted to the support and help of Latter-day Saints who are desirous of overcoming sexual addiction/compulsion in their lives. Operated by members of the Church who are recovering sex addicts/compulsives who wish to help others that might also be involved in this evil and have a desire to change.

An international organization of LDS health professionals that addresses the spiritual, as well as the physical, sides of medicine.

This site has an online program for those struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, such as a pornography addiction, as well as other marriage counseling.

How to overcome destructive habits, such as eating habits, sexual struggles, drugs or alcohol, gambling, Internet problems, overspending, electronic games, etc. Find help through counseling or their online program.

This is a list for LDS women who have experiences, or are currently experiencing spousal abuse in some form. It can be emotional, physical, sexual, or psychological.

The most complete on-line resource for men and women with LDS beliefs overcoming same-sex attraction. Evergreen attests that individuals can overcome homosexual behavior and diminish same-sex attraction, and is committed to assisting individuals who wish to do so.

This tandem bike story is an excellent example of how we struggle to control our lives verses trusting God and allowing Him to take the lead.