Our spiritual communities are at their best when we support one another. In order to support young adults with mental health issues well, we need to fight the stigma, watch for signs, reach out proactively, and maintain healthy boundaries....

Strong connections with caring adults matter when young people are struggling.

You are loved beyond your wildest imaginings by the spirit of creation.

Learning to love all of me—including the parts I used to be scared of—made the fear go away.

UU World senior editor is the co-author of The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind.

I wanted so much to believe that God was watching over this boy, that God was tender and protective and fiercely on the side of life and that this boy would not slip away.

My UU faith tells me my depression is my responsibility—and not mine to carry alone.

Juliette Hampton Morgan was the only child of Frank and Lila Morgan of Montgomery, Alabama. Her white skin and family pedigree gave her entrance to the finest shops, restaurants, galleries and concert halls. For much of Juliette's life, her privilege meant someone else did her laundry, cooked her...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the Story "Dorothea Dix" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for Activity Read the story. Prepare to read or tell it dramatically. Create an atmosphere to set this time apart from other activities of the session.