We’re spending more on mental health than ever, yet our kids are struggling more than ever.

40% of high school students report persistent sadness or hopelessness.ADHD diagnoses now affect 11.4% of American children.Antidepressant use among teens and young women has skyrocketed 66% since 2016.

Is the modern mental health system helping… or hurting?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Greg Gifford — U.S. Army veteran, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University, Pastor of Counseling, and author of the new book Lies My Therapist Told Me.

Dr. Gifford shares his eye-opening experience with a school psychologist pushing a diagnosis for his own sixth-grade son and explains why Christians should aim for more than just treating symptoms.

We discuss:

The difference between the brain and the mind (and why it matters)
Why “the body keeps the score” may be keeping people stuck
How to respond wisely when schools push labels and meds
Biblical habits that create real heart change
The hope and sufficiency of Scripture for anxiety, depression, and trauma

If you’re tired of symptom management and ready for true transformation — for yourself or your family — this episode is for you.

📺 Watch the full conversation now

👉 Grab Dr. Gifford’s book Lies My Therapist Told Me : https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Therapist-Told-Christians/dp/0063416735

👉 Follow Dr. Gifford: https://transformed.org/podcast-2/

💬 Comment below: What’s one lie you’ve heard about mental health that needs to be challenged?

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