America's Health Crisis
America is in a WHOLE-4 health crisis — touching our spirits, our brains and bodies, our minds, and our relationships. Understanding the crisis is the first step toward healing.
The Crisis by the Numbers
The statistics paint a sobering picture across all four dimensions of health.
Spirit
- Belief in God is declining
- No belief triples the risk for depression
- Church attendance is dropping
- 58% of young people (18–25) say they lack a sense of meaning or purpose
Brain / Body
- Alzheimer's disease is expected to triple by 2050
- 50% are diabetic or prediabetic
- 75% are overweight or obese
- 75% of healthcare money is spent on chronic, preventable illnesses
Mind
- Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addictions are at epidemic levels
- 25% of adults are on psychiatric medications
- 57% of teen girls are persistently sad
- Suicide in young people is up 62% since 2000
Relationships
- We're more connected than ever, but…
- 58% of Americans feel lonelier than ever
- Social media increases depression
- Close friendships are down 40% since 1990
The Problems — and the Amen WHOLE-4 Response
For every dimension of the crisis, the WHOLE-4 program offers practical, science-backed, faith-centered tools for restoration.
Spiritual Problems
The Why
The Problem
- Conforming to unhealthy cultural patterns
- Hopelessness
- Disconnected faith practices
- Decline in belief, purpose, and meaning
- Moral injury, guilt, and shame
The WHOLE-4 Response
- God's restoration stories; Romans 12:1–2 renewal of the mind through God's truth
- Teach hope as a trained spiritual practice
- GIFTS of prayer, rest rhythms, and purpose-driven living
- Daily spiritual habits: prayer, worship, Scripture meditation
- REACH forgiveness method; God's restoration stories
Brain / Body Problems
The Hardware
The Problem
- Poor blood flow (“hardware damage”)
- Inflammation, toxins, poor gut health
- Diabesity (diabetes + obesity)
- Head trauma & aging risks
- Negativity & impulsive decision-making
The WHOLE-4 Response
- Exercise, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and measuring key health numbers
- WHOLE-4 food rules, clean nutrition, eliminating toxins
- Replace-don't-erase meal plans, daily habits, healthy swaps
- Protect the brain, know your brain type, improve brain reserve
- Serotonin & dopamine-balancing habits, brain-healthy routines
Mind Problems
The Software
The Problem
- ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
- Cultural programming that harms mental health
- Trauma memories
- Negativity bias
- Lack of direction or motivation
The WHOLE-4 Response
- “Does it fit? Is it true?” + the 5 ANT-killing questions
- Intentional thinking & media boundaries
- EMDR techniques, the Butterfly Hug, emotional healing
- Positivity training, gratitude games, daily wins
- One Page Miracle, daily mind habits, “Know your WHY”
Relationship Problems
The Network
The Problem
- Increased isolation & loneliness
- Toxic relationships
- Poor communication
- Social media–driven comparison & depression
- Lack of accountability
The WHOLE-4 Response
- Small groups, community connection, shared habits
- Prune/limit toxic influences; model healthy patterns
- RELATING skills: active listening, empathy, special time
- Awareness, limits, and replacement with real connection
- Healing communities, collective action: “We get better”
There Is Hope
The crisis is real — but so is the response. Through the Amen WHOLE-4 program, communities are discovering that healing happens together: “We get better.”
Join the PHX Pilot and be part of a 6-week journey that addresses spirit, brain and body, mind, and relationships — grounded in Scripture and neuroscience.