Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders
Anyone who interacts regularly with teenagers can tell you that more students are struggling with mental health concerns. Bullying, school violence, and social media pressures have intensified stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescents. Teenagers and Mental Health offers gospel hope and practical guidance for churches, youth leaders, and families ministering to teens facing these challenges.
Coauthors Monica Kim, a licensed psychologist and biblical counselor, and Danny Kwon, a veteran youth pastor and Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, combine clinical expertise and pastoral experience to equip caregivers to notice warning signs and respond with compassionate, gospel-centered care.
- Format: Paperback (PB)
- Pages: 240
- Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
- Publisher: New Growth Press
The book provides direction for care with specific conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and substance use, and emphasizes the role of churches in equipping parents. It promotes collaboration between families, churches, and mental health professionals and includes practical tools such as questionnaires and activities to help teenagers understand their problems and seek help.