Five Tips for Opening Your Church Doors
Mental illnesses cause isolation and loneliness. They set people apart and often exclude them from the richness of community. At the Well we provide a place to belong … a place where those who struggle ...
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Ready to Care: Resources to Help Churches Minister to those Struggling With Mental Illnesses
Faith communities are often the first places individuals and families turn to when faced with the challenges of mental illness, especially during a crisis. Churches have unique opportunities to minister, not only in times of ...
Four Ways Churches Can Help Prevent Suicide
Suicide is an issue the church cannot afford to ignore. In a LifeWay Research study, nearly a third of churchgoers said they’d lost a close family member or acquaintance to suicide. Of those, over a ...
Your Church and Mental Health
By Carol Dowsett Nearly 20% of Americans are impacted by mental health difficulties each year. And many are sitting in the pews of your church. Did you know that? While churches typically stand at "high ...
Mental Illness and the Church
Excerpt from the Internet Monk (November 28, 2012). "The mentally and emotionally ill are part of every church. They make up part of the body of Christ. They are persons baptized, professing faith, participating in ...
Not at Odds: Key Takeaways from “Jesus and Therapy”
Among the many misconceptions about mental illness, the myth that faith and mental health care are at odds is perhaps one of the most harmful and hurtful for those who are struggling. Mental health advocate ...