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20 Ways You Might be Unknowingly Perpetuating Stigma
Stigma can be described as: “when someone, or even you yourself, views a person in a negative way just because they have a mental health condition.”* It causes those living with mental health struggles to experience a sense of shame and judgement and to feel defined by their illnesses rather than seen as people.
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How Stigma Hurts Everyone
In recent years, our culture has become more aware of the harm that stigma inflicts on those living with mental illness. Negative attitudes, discrimination and prejudice again those dealing with mental health challenges can not only be hurtful, but can prevent these individuals from seeking help as well as from securing jobs, finding housing and forming relationships. However, this stigma touches far more than merely […]
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Five Things That Make Holidays Easier for Those Dealing With Mental Illness
Although holidays are usually thought of as times of celebration, for many who live with mental illnesses, they can bring numerous challenges. But proactive measures like the following can make managing mental health difficulties less of a hurdle.
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A Well World: With Thanks
Although the year has brought many new challenges to members of The Well Community, the constant anchor has been the faithful support of our partners. You continue to make a difference in the lives of those who deal daily with mental illnesses.
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No Matter What
“Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones that would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.” (source unknown) Members of The Well Community know these thoughts to be so very true. And being at “home for the holidays” means many […]
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Well World: Love Never Fails
October weather in North Texas is notoriously unpredictable. Some days are carryovers from September’s high 90s. Others are cool, clear and crisp. Then come the rainy days—dreary and dark. Many members of The Well Community experience moods like October weather—ever-changing and unstable. Mood disorders are among the most common types of mental illnesses and we see them often among our members. Typically the right medications, […]
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Praying for Families Impacted by Mental Illness
The following is posted with permission from the Sparks of Redemptive Grace website. This prayer guide is available for purchase as a booklet or e-book. 31 days, 31 ways, 2 pray 4 families By Catherine P. Downing “Pray for us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:25a ESV Families who walk alongside their loved ones in the labyrinths of mental illnesses are often hesitant to ask for prayer. They might feel […]
Read MoreSpiritual Problems Require Spiritual Solutions
By Joel Pulis, Founder of The Well Community In the earlier years of The Well Community, I regularly heard stories from my friends about how they had been made to feel unwelcome at various churches. Anne, a preacher’s kid, shared how she would sit outside of Sunday morning services, unable to make herself go in because she was certain that the congregation would never welcome a […]
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A Well World: A Suicide Prevented
It was early on a Sunday morning and I was just debating whether I had the energy to make it to church after a late-night event when a text came through that jolted me fully awake. It was from one of the men at Jacob’s House, The Well’s City of Dallas licensed boarding home. Stuart* was letting me know he had plans to end his […]
Read MoreCelebrating Compassion
Throw the confetti! Whoop and holler! Clap and stomp! In whatever way you like to celebrate, join us as we jubilantly rejoice in the incredible response for The Well Community on North Texas Giving Day (NTGD)! We wondered if our goal—$65,000—was a bit of a stretch, but there are so many ways our members are impacted by COVID-19, we saw NTGD as an opportunity to […]
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