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Youth Corner
Excerpt from “Finding Fulfillment in Life” by Dr. Gary Smalley of Crosswalk.com
According to the Anxiety and Depression
Association of America, anxiety disorders
affect 25.1% of children between 13 and 18
years old. Research shows that untreated If you or someone you love is suffering any
children with anxiety disorders are at higher overwhelming mental health issues please
risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on contact your health care practitioner,
important social experiences, and engage in employer provided services, or one of the
substance abuse. Some factors that can lead free services listed below:
to anxiety and depression are: • Mental Health America Hotline: Text
MHA to 741741. Mental Health America is
• Looking to PEOPLE to Fill Our Cups a nationwide organization that provides
o Relationships (friend or romantic) assistance through this text line. You will
o Family (children, spouse, parents) be linked to someone who can guide you
o Social Media through a crisis or just provide
information.
• Looking to PLACES for Fulfillment • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-
o Dream House 800-273-8255. The helpline is open 24/7,
o Vacation spots and a live online chat is available as well.
o Clubs/Organizations • Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to
741741. Specialized crisis counselors are
• Looking to THINGS for Fulfillment just a text message away on this free,
o Money confidential 24-hour support line. To
o Clothes/Accessories further protect your privacy, these
o Gadgets messages do not appear on a phone bill.
o Leadership Roles The text line also provides services and
support if you are upset, scared, hurt,
frustrated, or distressed.
Christians are directed to look instead toward
God, the source of Life. Matthew 6:33 "But
seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as Ask God to fill your life. Psalm 62 says
well." In our lives, when God is in first place, that we are to wait and hope in God
He promises to meet all my needs. Focusing alone. He's our rock, our salvation, our
on God can give us the e wisdom, love, rear guard, our hiding place. He's
peace and joy that we are seeking. God everything we'll ever need! Nothing on
promises "This love … surpasses knowledge - this earth compares to knowing Him
that you may be filled to the measure of all (Philippians 3:7-9).
the fullness of God" (Ephesians 3:19).
