At Home at Jacob’s House
Matthew and his mother, Shelley. Photo by Christena Dowsett More than anything, Matthew wanted to feel independent. But mental illness made it difficult for him to live on his own. He’d tried staying in a supported ...
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Four Ways That Stigma Spreads
Stigma makes living with a mental health difficulty even more challenging. It reinforces negative attitudes about mental illnesses and encourages prejudice against those who struggle with them. The National Alliance for Mental Illness puts it ...
Six Ways to Take Charge of Your Mental Health This Year
The beginning of a new year is a great time to adopt new habits that impact your wellbeing. If you're still considering a New Year's resolution, think about one that helps you take charge of ...
It’s the People
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Well Community’s weekly worship service last Thursday evening when members gathered for The Well’s annual Christmas party. Tables were decorated with red tablecloths and ...
Loving One Another Well
At a friend’s invitation, Susan showed up at The Well Community Life Center one morning. She was curious about the ministry and wondered if The Well might help her deal bipolar disorder and the difficulties ...
Pursuing Self-Care Together
Self-care is a vital element of any mental illness treatment plan. It’s a continual piece of the ongoing process of recovery. But the challenges of living with a mental illness can make it more difficult ...