Can Mental Health be a Superpower?

One unexpected element within the recent Marvel release, Thunderbolts, was the inclusion of a discussion on the importance of addressing mental health issues.

Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and most of the characters are broken people who are dealing with one or more conditions. Yet, a storyline like this one does more than reboot a struggling franchise; it manages to smash open the door to this topic that is at the forefront of a generation.

Despite modern advancements and education, people still have a hard time knowing how to respond to the topic of mental illness.

It is not new to society; throughout the Bible, there are references to individuals who struggle with these internal challenges. The realities portrayed in the Bible help to show that the answers can be found in the words of Jesus. God can help through the journey, and know that seeking help is better than struggling alone.

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)

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