5 Habits of Psychologically Healthy People

Anxiety is up. Depression is up. Loneliness is up. Whatever generation you're part of, you've probably noticed that mental health is one of the defining struggles of our time — and it's not something you have to wait until adulthood to start taking seriously. The good news? Decades of research, plus the wisdom of Scripture, point to a handful of habits that genuinely shape how well your mind functions, how you handle stress, and how you experience life. They're not complicated, but they are surprisingly rare. In this session, Dr. Jonathan Hoover walks through five practical, research-backed habits that psychologically healthy people tend to share — and how to start building them into your life now, before the harder seasons hit. Expect concrete takeaways, some myths debunked, and a fresh perspective on what it actually means to take care of your mind.

Dr. Jonathan Hoover serves as senior associate pastor at NewSpring and as program director of the M.S. in General Psychology program at Regent University, where he also teaches as an assistant professor. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and his ongoing research focuses on stress, coping, and burnout — making this topic squarely in his wheelhouse. He's the author of multiple books and host of The Dr. Jonathan Hoover Show, a weekly podcast at the intersection of psychology and Christianity.