For years there has been a stigma around issues of mental health, including in the Church. For many of us, we assume depression and anxiety are issues we can fix, if we just read the Bible or pray more. Lydia Laird knew God was calling her to write and perform music about her faith, but she was struggling with depression, anxiety and panic attacks. For much of her life she carried shame because she just couldn’t fix it.
The Unfolding