According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year. In this episode, we will learn where anxiety comes from, and how we can overcome this vicious cycle. We’ll discuss all forms of treatment from traditional models to God’s plan for obtaining peace, joy and your personal breakthrough.

Welcome to the Breakthrough Mental Health podcast, where the science of mental health meets faith and the healing touch of God. I’m so glad you have joined me today. The purpose of this podcast is to bridge mental health issues with biblical principles. We’ll talk about all things mental health from the daily stressors to clinical diagnoses, and how the Word of God guides us to complete mental and spiritual freedom.

My name is David Avila, and I’m a spirit filled - psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. My passion it is to help individuals who struggle with their mental health, while educating the church on the science behind mental health issues and psychiatric illness.