Tag Archives: Mental Illness Awareness Week

The chasm is bigger than I ever imagined…

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Dr. G

Parents of kids with mental health conditions are especially prone to be stigmatized at church because of the lingering belief among many in the Christian community that mental illness is a byproduct of sin, kids who struggle with managing emotions and maintaining self-control are the product of parents who are ineffective or indifferent and much of the mental health profession can’t be trusted. Continue reading →

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Faces of the Movement…Gillian Marchenko

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Dr. G

The authenticity of her writing immediately caught my attention. She’s written some fabulous blog posts on her personal experience with depression that’s among the best stuff I’ve seen on mental health from a Christian perspective. This post in particular is especially appropriate for Mental Illness Awareness Week. Continue reading →

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