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What are six things the younger generation can do in order to better manage mental health issues and get moving forward?

1. Be careful with diagnoses
2. Realize that life is supposed to be difficult
3. Understand that mental health issues are not a sign of weakness or sin
4. Know the truth about the causes of mental health issues
5. Recognize your limits but always do what you can
6. Develop emotional resilience

David is oldest of eight children, father of six, grandfather of two, and has been married to the love of his life for almost three decades. He earned a PhD in counseling psychology from Brigham Young University in 1999 and has been working as a licensed psychologist for almost 20 years. He is a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.