Embracing Wholeness: Depressive and Related Disorders

The Depressive and Related Disorders program provides an in-depth, faith-based approach to understanding and managing depressive disorders in youth. Covering disorders like Persistent Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and more, this program combines mental health education with spiritual tools to help youth navigate their challenges with resilience, faith, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Disorders Covered:

  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

  • Major Depressive Disorder

  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

  • Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

  • Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

  • Other Specified Depressive Disorder

  • Unspecified Depressive Disorder

Do the work

Breakthroughs require intentional effort. In this program, you’ll work to:

  • Recognize depressive symptoms and their impact on brain function and daily life.

  • Acknowledge and address spiritual struggles tied to depressive challenges.

  • Develop faith-based strategies, including prayer and scripture reading, to combat negative influences.

  • Create personalized spiritual tools, including a prayer Bible and binder.

  • Connect biblical teachings to real-world experiences for hope and inspiration.

  • Build a consistent routine of spiritual practices to foster resilience and peace.

Program Focus

This program emphasizes:

  • Strengthening youth’s mental health with physiological and spiritual insights.

  • Recognizing the role of faith in overcoming depressive challenges.

  • Equipping families with practical tools for spiritual growth and support.

  • Integrating scripture and prayer into daily routines.

  • Encouraging youth to build a lasting, empowering relationship with God.

Program Schedule

This 6-lesson program covers:

  1. Overview of Depressive and Related Disorders
    Learn about depressive disorders and how they affect youth's mental and spiritual well-being.

  2. Physiological Effects on Brain Function
    Explore how depressive disorders impact the brain and overall health.

  3. Addressing Spiritual Challenges and Strengthening Faith
    Recognize spiritual challenges and learn strategies to build resilience through faith.

  4. Crafting Personalized Prayer Tools
    Design a personalized prayer Bible and binder to support daily spiritual practices.

  5. Relating Biblical Stories to Youth Experiences
    Discover biblical stories that mirror youth struggles and draw lessons for hope and recovery.

  6. Biblical Figures and Depressive Disorders
    Connect youth experiences with biblical figures who overcame similar challenges through faith.

Closing Note:
This program offers a transformative journey integrating mental health knowledge with spiritual growth. Let’s empower youth to navigate depressive challenges with strength, resilience, and faith in God.

Required Book


 Embracing Wholeness: Integrating Mental Health and Spiritual Growth

In Embracing Wholeness, a transformative Focus Planner designed to empower parents, guardians, and trusted adults in supporting youth mental health. It covers about 80 Mental Health Diagnoses! With practical mental health strategies to help young people thrive emotionally and spiritually.
Depressive and Related Disorders
$29.99
One time

This course explores depressive and related disorders, their physiological and spiritual impacts, and strategies for managing them through faith-based practices. Equip youth with tools to address these challenges while deepening their connection with God.

✓ Understand the physiological effects on the brain.
✓ Equip youth with spiritual tools to manage mental health
✓ Build a personalized prayer Bible using guided modules