Jane Clayson Johnson | Depression: Connecting Through Stories

Jane Clayson Johnson | Depression: Connecting Through Stories

Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints April 14, 2021 Duration: 43:57
"Depression thrives in secrecy, but shrinks in empathy." On today's episode, Jane Clayson Johnson shares her own experience with clinical depression and the valuable insights she's gathered through interviewing others about their stories. She discusses the unique challenges members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may face when their ability to experience joy--in a faith centered on a plan of happiness--is inhibited by depression. When we work to overcome mental health stigma, understand mental illness, "mourn with those that mourn" and "comfort those that stand in need of comfort," we can create opportunities for healing and hope for the future. Additional Resources: • Reyna Aburto and Elena Aburto | Mental Health: Receiving Help and Giving Support https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/latter-day-saint-women/reyna-aburtoand-elenaaburto-mental-health-receiving-help-and-giving-support?lang=eng • • Sister Reyna Aburto's October 2019 general conference talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/31aburto?lang=eng • • Church web page with mental health resources https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/mental-health?lang=eng • • Church web page with suicide prevention and ministering resources https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/suicide?lang=eng • • Suicide prevention videos from Elder Dale G. Renlund https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCR8tWKEbxo&list=PLAYgY8SPtEWH5oAfQlfGFyKk77nf-S-tH • • President Russell M. Nelson's October 1995 general conference talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/perfection-pending?lang=eng • • Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's October 2017 general conference talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/be-ye-therefore-perfect-eventually?lang=eng • • In Crisis? See suicide prevention helpline information here https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/crisis-help-lines/in-crisis?lang=eng • Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Jane-Clayson-Johnson.pdf

Within the vast tapestry of faith, individual voices create the most enduring threads. The Latter-day Saint Women Podcast focuses on these voices, weaving together personal narratives and spiritual insights from women across the globe. This isn't a lecture series, but a collection of conversations and stories that feel like sitting down with a thoughtful friend. You'll hear from historians exploring the lives of pioneering women whose choices helped build communities, and you'll listen to contemporary members discuss how they navigate modern challenges with gospel principles. Each episode of this podcast feels grounded and real, addressing topics like resilience, service, discipleship, and personal revelation through the lens of everyday experience. The common thread is a lived faith, presented without pretense. It’s a space for reflection on what it means to be a woman of faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, connecting the legacy of the past with the living testimony of the present. Tuning in regularly, you encounter a diverse chorus of perspectives, each contributing to a richer understanding of spiritual life. The discussions here are meant to uplift, validate, and sometimes gently challenge, always centering on the personal journey within a shared belief. This podcast naturally finds its home in moments of quiet contemplation or daily routine, offering substance and connection.
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