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Stealing Options: How Poverty and Mental Illness Erode Opportunity

It was obvious that Toby* wanted to work. When he came to the Well Community, he always stepped in without being asked, offering to take out the trash and do odd jobs. But each time ...
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At Every Level: How Mental Illness Steals Margin to Meet Needs

No area of life goes untouched by a serious mental illness. It interferes with every need we have as humans, starting with the most essential requirements for survival. And, when these needs aren’t met, those ...
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Mental Illness: Not an Adjective

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to learn about how our words can contribute to stigma—especially when we use the names of mental illnesses and symptoms as adjectives. Though our society has become ...
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Well World: Hope of Heaven

It’s that time of the year when the Christian community focuses on eternal things. We are reminded of Christ’s death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter, which also has us thinking about the ...
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Understanding That Undergirds Compassion: Takeaways From “Grace for the Afflicted”

Understanding is foundational to coming alongside those living with mental illness with care and compassion. This idea underlies Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness by Matthew S. Stanford, a ...
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Fun and Connection With a Furry Friend

Recently members of the Well Community welcomed a unique visitor—one with four legs, a silky coat and an enthusiasm for connecting with people. During the Well’s Community Life Center, Jack, a black and white Havanese, ...
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