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Latter-day Saint psychologist: Are mental health challenges more prominent now than in the past?

I have been a licensed psychologist for almost 20 years. I often get asked whether I think mental health challenges are on the rise, especially among today’s youth. The answer is complicated and involves a couple of factors: 1) The stigma of mental health concerns is slowly decreasing, creating greater willingness to talk about such issues, and 2) Society has more mental health resources than it has ever had before, particularly in the form of outreach.

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Latter-day Saint Life

How the Book of Mormon sustained one woman through infertility and a difficult international move

By Maddie Tolk

The light of clear direction didn’t come all at once, but Morgan Choi found comfort by studying the Book of Mormon.

16 Mormons on Reality TV Who Stood for Their Standards

LDS Teen on 'The Voice' Stands Up for Standards

By Danielle B. Wagner

When Madilyn Paige sang “Everything Has Changed” in front of a live, international audience, her words became prophetic. Not long ago, Paige was just another insecure 16-year-old struggling to make her way through high school. Now, Paige is an up-and-coming musician and songwriter with a newly released single that has received a surprising amount of attention and success.

Podcasts

How Brad Wilcox Found His Sacred Ground and Came to Know God's Existence

On this week's episode of This Is the Gospel, as a missionary in Chile, Brad Wilcox struggles to find the answers to his gospel questions—including the existence of God—until a tender meeting with his mission president leads him to the light and hope he is looking for.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Woman’s Viral Posts Share How Conference Led Her to Re-Convert

MR says: One LDS woman recently shared on her Facebook page the intense struggles she was having with her testimony and that she was considering quitting the Church. But then she attended conference, and her resulting experience and posts quickly went viral.

Videos

Watch: The new trailer for ‘Mission Stories’ will bring back mission-field memories

By LDS Living

Those who have ventured out to a theater recently may have seen a trailer that reminded them of a place they once called home—the mission field.

From the Church

One of the Biggest Spiritual Threats to Our Church Today & Why Many Members are Leaving

MR says: With the turmoil on social media and the news, it's important to know the spiritual threats that seek to tear down our testimonies and plant doubts. To learn why one Mormon woman has chosen to stay in the Church even after her friends have left it, click here.

2: “I Saw a Pillar of Light” (Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26)

What do you think of when you picture the First Vision? If you picture Joseph Smith kneeing in a lush grove with his hand raised as two figures surrounded by heavenly light stand above him, you wouldn't be the only one. While this image inspired by the Del Parson painting is an important depiction of the First Vision, it's only one depiction of this historic moment. And so in this week's study group, we invited BYU professor and artist Anthony Sweat to share important details of the First Vision found in Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 that will help you re-picture this vital event in Church history.

A painting of Jesus Christ blessing an old man on a beach.

Follow the Prophets

Pres. Oaks explains the ‘enormous significance’ of believing in a literal resurrection

By Dallin H. Oaks

A clearer understanding of the Resurrection offers us hope for the future and courage for today.

All In

What does it mean to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a podcast from LDS Living, where we explore this question with the help of individuals who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you.