Oak Health Foundation

A recent study showed that individuals spend an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes looking at screens every day. It can be alarming, since this figure has seen a notable increase of over 30 minutes per day in the last decade. We are constantly and chronically online, staring at our screen, at work, at home, even while walking or driving! Because we are all extremely reliant and engaged with our screens, it has become all too easy to overlook the impact that constant digital engagement has on our minds and relationships. We scroll through social media, play games, check emails, and binge-watch shows for hours, all without fully realizing how deeply these activities can influence us—especially our brains. 

The book of Proverbs, with its timeless principles and practical advice, is a treasure trove for those seeking guidance on how to deal with anxiety. Though it’s an ancient text, the wisdom it contains speaks directly to the modern struggles of the human heart. Here are several key insights from Proverbs that can help us manage the mental and emotional burdens that anxiety often brings.

When Scripture says, “Two are better than one… if either of them falls down, one can help the other up” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10), it’s not just spiritual encouragement. It’s also an age-old glimpse into the psychology of relationships. Mental health is often viewed as an individual journey, but for couples, emotional and psychological well-being are, for better or for worse, intimately linked.