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About Dr. G

Dr. Stephen Grcevich serves as President and Founder of Key Ministry, a non-profit organization providing free training, consultation, resources and support to help churches serve families of children with disabilities. Dr. Grcevich is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), trained in General Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University. He is a faculty member in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at two medical schools, leads a group practice in suburban Cleveland (Family Center by the Falls), and continues to be involved in research evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medications prescribed to children for ADHD, anxiety and depression. He is a past recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Dr. Grcevich was recently recognized by Sharecare as one of the top ten online influencers in children’s mental health. His blog for Key Ministry, www.church4everychild.org was ranked fourth among the top 100 children's ministry blogs in 2015 by Ministry to Children.

Do genes associated with ADHD and depression predispose to success?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dr. G

I observed that a disproportionate number of church leaders, especially senior pastors-met the criteria for having ADHD. Continue reading →

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Jeff Davidson…The five roles of a father of a child with special needs

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Dr. G

God has placed the special needs dad on a mission. Choose to accept it and you’ll find fulfillment and the purpose for your life. Continue reading →

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When prayers for healing go unanswered…

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Dr. G

“The faith formula for healing…if you have enough faith, you’ll be healed…is absolutely wrong.” Continue reading →

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Christmas time challenges for kids with common mental health conditions

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Dr. G

three practical strategies will help many kids with common mental health conditions and their families to better experience the peace and joy associated with the Christmas season! Continue reading →

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Three simple words

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Dr. G

Editor’s note: Jeff Davidson will be serving as our guest contributor to the blog in December, January and February. Jeff is the Founder and President/CEO of Rising Above Ministries, a national special needs ministry serving special needs families, and is … Continue reading →

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Coming forward

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Dr. G

Prayer for healing often needs to be repeated and sustained over an extended period of time. Continue reading →

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Karen Jackson…A Personal Plea from an Autism Mom

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Dr. G

Karen Jackson shares a personal plea to reach out to those caregivers who seem to have it together. Continue reading →

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Clinging to Faith while Parenting Children with PTSD

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Dr. G

God was in control when his Son hung on the cross. Surely he is in control of the lives of our traumatized children, too. Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Traumatized Kids Need Mentally Healthy Parents

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Dr. G

Children of depressed parents have a higher risk of developing PTSD. Continue reading →

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Disability and abortion: How should the church respond?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dr. G

Show the love and grace we received from Christ with others, including those who have had abortions and those who are experiencing difficulties as parents of children with disabilities. Preach the gospel faithfully to those who did and those who didn’t choose life. Continue reading →

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