⏰ The wait is over! 😁 The Sanctuary Youth Series is now available to download and use for FREE on our resource portal. Head to hubs.la/Q032hWHf0 to see all eight sessions, including films, a Facilitation Guide, and a Parent and Caregiver’s Guide. #youthmentalhealth

What’s the purpose of The Sanctuary Youth Series? It’s designed to raise awareness and reduce stigma by starting conversations about mental health in youth ministry settings. Consider using this resource with your youth this year! Learn more: hubs.la/Q032ysCH0

When you experience anger, anxiety, or other strong emotions, you can try a grounding exercise, like 5-4-3-2-1: 👁️ Name five things you can see ✋ Name four things you can feel 👂 Name three things you can hear 👃 Name two things you can smell 👅 Name one thing you can taste

On #BellLetsTalkDay we want to emphasize supporting youth mental health is critical every day of the year. Let’s work together to create spaces where youth feel safe to talk about mental health. Learn about our youth resource: hubs.la/Q033s4W00 #BellLetsTalk

On 100 Huntley Street this week, Daniel Whitehead shares what the Church can do to support youth in their mental health. Let's be a community of faithful friends who are there for one another when facing mental health challenges or seasons of languishing. youtube.com/watch?v=ixi-mQ…

What’s inside The Sanctuary Youth Series? 📽️ Eight films 📓 Facilitation Guide 💗 Parent and Caregiver’s Guide 🎙️ A spoken word piece by GUVNA B 🗣️ Evidence-based exercises 📑 Information on safeguarding and referrals ✉️ A letter to families See it all at hubs.la/Q033QJh70

On UCB this week, Corin Pilling shares thoughts on stress and burnout, as well as suggestions to take good care of our holistic selves. Our compassionate God cares for us, offers deep rest, and wants us to flourish. timbre-player.sharp-stream.com/embed/item/f35…

This resource is for: 👧 Youth with questions about mental health 👦 Youth living with mental health challenges 🤗 Youth supporting family and friends with mental health challenges It's written for a Christian audience, aimed for youth eleven to fifteen. hubs.la/Q034J9WD0

Amy, the main developer of The Sanctuary Youth Series, shares what it was like to film the youth discussions that are featured in the series: "I witnessed honesty, empathy, insights, wisdom, and connection." Read more: hubs.la/Q034W5GX0

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” — 1 John 4:4 NIV Catch this full video in the Bible App!

The First Step by GUVNA B This spoken word poem is included as a part of The Sanctuary Youth Series. Guvna B is a UK rapper, poet, and spoken word artist. We’re so grateful for him offering this beautiful piece. What line stands out to you? #MentalHealthWeek

Sanctuary Ambassador Isabelle Hamley has been leading daily services on BBC Radio 4 for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek in the UK. Hear stories, reflections, Bible verses, and prayers related to mental health and faith. Catch up and listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

💬 What an enlightening conversation with Sara Taylor, UK Director of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, at our Cause Cross event! 📣 Her call was clear: It’s time to change the culture in the Church so mental health conversations are just part of the norm. 🧠 💡