May is a time that churches are especially thinking about moms in celebration of Mother’s Day.

Barna’s recent Motherhood Today report, produced in partnership with The MomCo by MOPS International, highlights both some of the ways moms would like the Church to serve them and the pressure and overwhelm they often experience in motherhood.

As Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month converge in May, you have a unique opportunity to support and uplift the moms in your life. In this Q&A, mental health expert and trauma therapist Dr. Anita Phillips offers insight on what this can look like.

For a deeper understanding of the state of motherhood and the powerful, untapped potential of Christian mothers, get your copy of Motherhood Todayor subscribe to Barna Access Plus for digital access to this report and Barna’s entire research library.

Q: A strong majority of mothers says it is true “I usually find myself worrying about something” and “I feel tired most of the time.” What might it look like to help a mom face mental health challenges like anxiety and exhaustion?