People react to people with depression or anxiety in three ways:

1. Ignore them.
2. Get angry at them.
3. Have compassion.

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Transofrmed people

1. Secure in our identity in Christ.
2. Grow in compassion and empathy for others.

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People in Bible with anxiety (a mental illness):

1. Martha (Luke 10:40-42 NIV)
2. Elijah (1 Kings 19:1-4 NIV)
3. Jesus (Mark 14:34-36 NIV)

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Tips for anxiety and mental health from Elijah:

A. Physical intervention.

• Rest (1 Kings 19:5)
• Diet (1 Kings 19:5-8)
• Exercise (1 Kings 19:8)

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B. Spiritual intervention

• Word of God (1 Kings 19:9)
• Presence of God (1 Kings 19:11)

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C. Professional/Lay Counseling intervention.