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Marcia Webb examines attitudes about psychological disorder in the church today, and compares them to the scriptural testimony.

Recommendations for Religious Services & Other Public Memorial Observances

"I had all the symptoms of major depression. I was disconnected from my feelings and myself. I couldn’t eat or sleep. Nothing brought me pleasure. I felt completely hopeless."

Churches are the front line of encountering suffering in large portions of our culture and have the opportunity and responsibility to minister to people with mental illness, say two psychiatrists trained in theology.

The Mental Health Task Force of CRC and Reformed Church in America Disability Concerns ministries has curated resources on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. In addition, we created a bulletin insert and worship resources to assist congregations in thinking about this painful but important subject that touches so many people.

The road home from war can be more challenging than the road to war for both combatants and their families. While the reunion is wonderful, after the reunion there may be a difficult period of transition and readjustment.

A cross-cultural approach to knowledge and beliefs about depression, schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder

As winter approaches and the days get shorter, many people suffer with a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Although SAD isn’t totally understood, it is a real illness with real symptoms that vary in frequency and intensity.

A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.

4 Ways to Show Support and Be an Ally to the BIPOC Community

How Faith Communities Can Promote Healing

A helpful guide to how Companionship is complimentary to Stephen Ministry

A short video with Dr. George Williams, that discusses African American Trauma in honor of Black History Month

Despite the widespread use of these platforms, social media companies are not always forthcoming about the potential negative effects on mental health. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal revealed that Facebook was aware of the mental health risks linked to its Instagram app but kept these findings secret.

How Congregations Can Respond by Susan Gregg-Schroeder, M.Div., Founder of Mental Health Ministries.

A Pastor's Guide for the for Light in the Darkness. A book by Gary H. Lovejoy

Según los hallazgos del informe del Cirujano General sobre la magnitud de las enfermedades mentales en este país, sabemos que una de cada cuatro familias tiene un miembro que padece una enfermedad mental.

A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.

A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.

Breaking the Silence around Mental Illness in Our Communities of Faith

Utilizing ‘what matters most’ to identify culture-specific aspects of stigma

A short video with Dr. George Williams, that discusses the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Meaning in Psychosis

A list of the resources on this blog suitable for use at a “Blue Christmas” or “Longest Night” worship services along with additional resources to use for Christmas and Advent services.

A Handbook for Family, Friends, and Caregivers, Revised and Expanded