Category Archives: Mental Health

Physician-assisted suicide in CATHOLIC-run PSYCHIATRIC hospitals

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

If the “inviolability of life” is not an absolute for Christians or Christian-led organizations, what is? Continue reading →

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Why the church doesn’t “get” mental illness

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

I suspect that much of the church’s struggle to “get” mental illness, and in turn to minister effectively and compassionately with persons with mental illness is rooted in our understanding of how much control we have over our thoughts and our behavior.
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What if Mom is depressed?

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

An argument can be made that it’s very important to get the entire family to church if any member of that family is affected by depression. So, what can the local church or individuals from the local church do to help mom (or dad) and the entire family? Continue reading →

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Is past experience of church a barrier for persons with mental illness and their families?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

I suspect that past experiences of church may be a major barrier to current church involvement for many adults with a history of mental illness or parents of children or teens with significant mental health conditions. Continue reading →

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We’re starting a new group for leaders in mental health inclusion ministry

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

Our crew at Key Ministry is starting a Facebook group for leaders interested in advancing the cause of mental health inclusion ministry. Continue reading →

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A different way of looking at mental health ministry

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

I left feeling very encouraged that the Lord is raising up like-minded people in many different places to champion the development of mental health inclusion ministry as he is doing for special needs ministry. Continue reading →

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The false gospel and mental illness

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

At the same time, we need to reject the false gospel that the outcome of our efforts to obtain relief from the burden of mental illness for ourselves or our loved ones hinges not on our efforts to heal ourselves, but on God’s mercy and grace. Continue reading →

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A conference dedicated to mental health inclusion ministry

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

We’d like to invite as many of our friends and colleagues to join us and other champions for mental health outreach and inclusion at a special event next month for church leaders throughout the mid-Atlantic region and the East Coast. Continue reading →

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The mental and physical health crisis of kids in foster care

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

Foster care placement in and of itself may represent a risk factor for mental and physical health problems. Continue reading →

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Ten ways for churches to serve families impacted by mental illness

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

Small things done with great love will change the world. Continue reading →

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