Learn how spirituality and "In Christ" identity accelerate mental health recovery. Discover a whole-person discipleship model for resilience and renewal.

One of the most interesting observations across culture and science is the shift from compartmentalized sickness management to a whole-health management lifestyle.

“Stigma is a dignity issue, not a campaign issue ... and it’s easier than we think to “break mental health stigma.” We have to rethink our methods.” Here are simple ways to break stigma and build a stigma-free church.

Over the last year and a half, I have heard from more and more students in our youth group who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. For some of these students, these feelings are so heavy that they are questioning whether or not life is really worth living. Some of these students take medication; some see therapists; some have strong relational support systems to lean on; some have nothing at all.

You may remember a scene in the movie Chariots of Fire where Eric Liddell says, “Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God’s plans, but God is not helpless among the ruins, God’s love is still working!” In 2012, I really wondered about the ruins and wondered what God could or would do…

If you are reading this article then most likely you have a passion, burden or possibly a curiosity about mental health and the role the church can play in effectively caring for those affected by a mental health disorder.

The following are a few reasons why I got involved and took action to launch mental health support groups at our church.