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Mental Health and Wellness Topics
The language we use to talk about mental health is especially important. It can have powerful consequences. While some may intentionally use unkind labels to describe individuals with mental health conditions, most people are just unaware that their language choices are harmful.
Nuestra Visión es ser el referente nacional en programas de concientización, prevención, capacitación y apoyo en temas de salud mental. Nuestra misión es Construir una cultura de concientización, prevención, formación y acompañamiento para la promoción de la salud mental y el bienestar emocional de la comunidad.
In this article Craig Rennebohm, M.Div. writes about how symptoms of a mental illness can greatly reduce an individual’s capacity to communicate and connect. Stigma can diminish our capacity as family, friends and neighbors to reach out. Yet we have this calling to welcome the stranger, to engage the outcast, and to help each other heal and become whole.
A devotional book addressing suicide and mental health, intended for patients, chaplains, pastors, Christian therapists, and small group facilitators.
Addiction is a condition that causes someone to seek and use a harmful substance or drug constantly. They continue to pursue these harmful behaviors despite knowing the consequences and seeing how they affect those around them.
The Guide for a Clergy Leave of Absence for Mental Health Reasons provides guidelines and suggestions for pastors and for church councils.
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.
Suicide rates in the United States have increased by 25-30 percent since 1999. This is particularly true for youth ages 12-24, with increases of approximately 30 percent over the same period.
of Toolkits and Content Suggestions for Faith and Cultural Leaders, Faith and Family Friendly Media, and Entertainment Creators. Encouraging Conversations about Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
After thirty years as a parish minister, Robert W. Griggs shares his recovery from major depression, offering insights and hope through candid stories, Psalms, and films.
A 6,400-member congregation in North Carolina has created a “wellness director" position after experiencing six suicides in five years.
Utilizing ‘what matters most’ to identify culture-specific aspects of stigma
By Carlene Hill Byron asks us how many families in your church have a loved one who struggles with mental health problems? She answers that question in this helpful handout.
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.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that relates to the seasons changing. Often, SAD sets in when the weather becomes colder and darkness starts earlier, but it can also affect individuals in the spring and summer months. Whenever symptoms begin, individuals experiencing SAD need the support and understanding from their loved ones and may benefit from speaking with mental health professionals.
Patrick J. Kennedy details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction
Depression and related illnesses threaten many teens, with suicide as a leading cause of death. Gary Nelson offers insights, advice, and hope from his pastoral experience and personal story.
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