First-time author Akif Felix has penned a new Vide Press book that shares valuable, biblical lessons for stronger mental health. His new book, Triumph: The Savvy You Need to Fulfill Your Life on Purpose, is for all ages but especially for Millennial readers.

“None of us were born perfect,” writes Felix, “and if you are a Millennial like myself, you would agree that our age group has had the harshest experience thus far coping with mental health.” In his book, Felix shares how Millennials have experienced national mass shootings at an unreasonable rate, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, innumerable record-breaking natural disasters, heightened civil unrest, the birth and rapid growth of the internet, smartphones, and social media. Then on top of that, a worldwide pandemic. All of these things have caused people to withdraw in seclusion and become depressed and anxious. 

If you feel like life has become isolated, incapacitated, and exhausting, then you are probably sick and tired of feeling this way, and with good reason. These overwhelming feelings can be hugely disruptive, especially for someone who’s got big goals to accomplish and personal aspirations. Are you experiencing these signs of mental illness?:

• Feeling sad or down.
• Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate.
• Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt.
• Extreme mood changes of highs and lows.
• Withdrawal from friends and activities.
• Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping.

In Triumph: The Savvy You Need to Fulfill Your Life on Purpose he shares how to deal with a racing heart, intrusive thoughts, and suffocating sadness can make a lot feel like too much. If you’re plagued with relentless harrowing thoughts that seem interminable, Felix offers solid biblical advice. He shows how the fight to find balance and mental health is a winnable one. With his own experiences and the Bible, he shows how your feelings of depression and anxiety are temporary. “The truth is you’re not alone, and you’re not a failure,” he writes. “No matter how much you’re struggling at work. No matter how few friends you’ve made recently. No matter the unexpected traumas you’ve experienced at the expense of close friends and loved ones, the exact battle you are fighting is more common than you think.”

This inspirational and motivational book will help you realize that reclamation is possible. “You and I will start to piece together your puzzle to recover your mental wellness and get the most out of your life!,” he writes. Through his journey, he’s learned how important it is to not fight this battle alone. Faith in God is our timely help every step of the way. Each chapter will bring you closer to triumph—to a place where you are hopeful, not hopeless; peaceful, not anxious; and free, not overwhelmed.

This refreshing book includes daily affirmations you can use to lighten your load and rebalance your spirit. Every affirmation is steeped in scripture. You can use these throughout the day and especially when you’re struggling with your mental health. 

Triumph: The Savvy You Need to Fulfill Your Life on Purpose is now available wherever books are sold.