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Good morning, everyone. It is October 7, 2025. We’ll be praying about Mental Health today.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) observes Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 5–11, this year, with the theme “Building Community: Supporting Mental Well-being Together,” emphasizing connections, advocacy, and local efforts to bolster mental health support.

On October 10, the organization encourages participation in a global dialogue to increase awareness and push for better mental health care.

These Key statistics highlight the crisis:

• 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness annually
• 1 in 20 faces serious mental illness
• 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 has a mental health disorder
• 50% of lifetime cases begin by age 14 (75% by age 24)
• Suicide ranks as the second leading cause of death for ages 10-14.

So let’s pray…

Lord,

We lift up those struggling with mental illness across our nation and world. As we reflect on the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s call to build community, we pray for Your strength to unite us in supporting the one in five adults and one in six youth facing mental health challenges, that they may find hope and healing through Your love.

Comfort those battling serious mental illness and guide families, friends, and communities to offer meaningful support, especially for the young, where half of lifetime struggles begin by age 14.

We know it is your will that we might all operate with a sound mind. Lord, we grieve for those lost to suicide, the second leading cause of death for our youth; Surround their loved ones with Your comfort and inspire advocates to foster care and awareness to de-escalate this crisis and partner with you to help bring your peace that surpasses understanding.

May Your grace empower us to remove any stigma surrounding mental health. Make us more like you, as we pursue this worthy endeavor.

Amen.

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I leave you with:

Philippians 4:6-7

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Until next time…

Sources:

1. Pediatric Mental Health Care
2. Mental Health Statistics
3. Mental Illness Awareness Week