Seven Mental Health Titles in Christian fiction

I recently recorded a podcast where I spoke about my novel, Anchor My Heart, in which my worship leader hero Matt, deals with anxiety and depression following a devastating loss.

I wanted to list some Christian titles I’ve read that feature main or side characters who experience mental health issues. I am sure there are a lot more I haven’t read yet. If you know of a great Christian Fiction title that discusses mental health, mention it below in the comments.

A Love Like Ours: by @beckywadewriter features a hero with PTSD. Really well done, tactful descriptions of PTSD here. I’m almost positive he suffers from depression too, by the way he behaves.

Polarized Love: by @lisa.renee.author The heroine here, ends up dating a man with bi polar, and it’s quite the tale. Lots to unpack. Someday I’d love to see his story.

Secret Beach Boyfriend by @karitrumbo The hero’s mother has OCD and this isn’t a ‘general’ term thrown out there, but a very real mental health condition handled well, I think, all things considered. I admired how she authentically addressed the conflict between the mother, father and son, as well as presenting rays of hope rising in the end.

Leaving Oxford by @janetwferguson features a young woman who has anxiety. Her journey toward overcomoing was woven into the story with ease, and none of her anxiety was overplayed or overdramatized. Well done.

Sincerely Yours by @karitrumbo Another fascinating read by Kari, where she showcases a young girl who has all the signs of depression due to a devastating medical diagnosis. I really appreciated this honest depiction of such difficult circumstances.

A Season to Love: by @nicoledeeseauthor features a woman with all the signs of anxiety. I don’t remember reading anything about whether she had a history as a child, but most of it stems from her daughter undergoing 2 years of cancer treatments. Being a mother of 2 girls, one who while I read this story was nearly the same age as the little girl, I completely related to Willa. I struggle with mild anxiety and the reactions Willa held, the struggles she endured, I could totally see myself mirroring her reactions. I adored the romance and how the hero strived to help her overcome her fears.

Others I haven’t read yet:

I’ve been encouraged to discover there are others I’ve not read yet and they all sound like wonderful reads. Here’s a list of a few I’ve been hearing a lot about.

A song in the dark by Rosanna white

Hope Harbor – Irene Hannon

Illusion of Love – Sarah Hamaker – I signed up to read an ARC of this one so I’m looking forward to it.

Under the Magnolias – T.I. Lowe –

Providence by Jennifer Bodiford Sienes

Have you read any of these? Drop any titles you know of below!