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Phone numbers and organizations that can assist in mental health emergencies

Did You Know...According to the Surgeon General, one in every five Americans experiences a mental disorder in any given year and half of all Americans have such disorders at some time in their lives.

These general descriptions arose during the course of the discussions with mental health experts and are shared because they are likely significant to the specifics described about the interaction of these illnesses and faith.

This Book by Patricia Wilson is helpful to discover the beauty and power of the Psalms.

We ask people in our community who live with mental illnesses to tell us what makes a good friend. If you’re a friend of someone who has a mental illness, their answer might provide some insight.

Watch a variety of mental health related videos on this YouTube channel

In breaking the silence, communities of faith can be a source of hospitality, healing and hope for young people and their families.

This book is for mental health professionals, clergy, and researchers interested in the relationship between religion, spirituality and health in Judaism

Provides insights, guidance and advice for individuals/families experiencing illness suffering and for helping professionals seeking to soften their suffering.

This paper presents critical areas in which culture impacts on mental health

Faith communities are a natural setting for suicide prevention. Spiritual beliefs and practices tend to help people experience greater hope and meaning in their lives. Faith communities can also provide opportunities for developing positive relationships with others and can be an important source of support during difficult times.

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is working with more than 250 national partners from the public and private sectors to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy).

A helpful handout and prayer for Mental Health Awareness moments in services and other events

Fifty-two Meditations on Meaningful, Joyful, and Peaceful Living

Resource Guide for Mental Health Sunday Worship Services

The 2018 Recovery Month theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community,” explores how integrated care, a strong community, sense of purpose, and leadership contributes to effective treatments that sustain the recovery of persons with mental and substance use disorders.

We are an interfaith organization, meaning we represent and welcome participation from all faith traditions, and we affirm that spirituality is an important component of recovery from mental illness.

A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Service from San Carols United Methodist Church

A personal story about what you need to know about suicide

Post-9/11 Islamophobia has triggered a mental health crisis among Muslims. Now, the shift toward seeking mental health care is happening at Islamic centers and mosques.

Traditional Hindus believe in the immortality of the soul and in reincarnation. While death should not be feared, a human rebirth is rare and precious—and should not be ended prematurely. Because of “karma,” a law of cause and effect, taking one’s own life may lead to harmful consequences in the next incarnation(s).

In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the psychological effects of a disability, barriers to effective mental healthcare, and ways to overcome these obstacles. We’ll also provide a comprehensive list of resources if you’re living with a disability and experiencing poor mental health or mental illness.

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.

It’s that time of year again where we begin wrapping up and reQecting on our biggest accomplishments of the year. In those moments of reQection, some of us may tend to Tnd Qaws in ourselves and begin to create lofty goals that are diUcult to reach in the new year. While the new year is a fresh start full of opportunities, there is often immense pressure to achieve better versions of ourselves.