This week Mike and Sarah talk with author Laura Smith about her new book 5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health.

5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental health practices such as meditation, disconnecting from social media and technology, saying affirmations, and much more.

Each day includes a Scripture verse, short devotional, and a prayer or prompt.

This 100-day devotional will help teens 13 to 17 years old:

• deal with mental health issues, depression, and/or anxiety.
• re-enter normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
• develop an authentic relationship with God and deepen their faith.

Laura Smith is a popular speaker and best-selling author who has written nonfiction books for adults, pre-teens, and kids, as well as the popular Status Updates fiction series for young adults. 5 Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health is her twelfth book.

Most recently she is known for Restore My Soul: The Power and Promise of 30 Psalms and How Sweet the Sound: The Power and Promise of 30 Beloved Hymns, which has sold more than 130,000 copies.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.