Tag Archives: suicide

Why church leaders need to be talking about sexual assault

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Dr. G

70 child abuse allegations are made against churches in the US each week. Continue reading →

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Updated…What do we know about gender non-conforming kids?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dr. G

We know that most kids with gender non-conformity become comfortable with their biological sex as they progress through childhood. For those who continue to experience significant gender discordance as adolescents, far too many will have experienced trauma, mental illness, social isolation, self-injury and suicidal thoughts.
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The suicide epidemic among high-functioning persons with autism

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Dr. G

Adults with autism and no intellectual disability are over NINE TIMES MORE LIKELY to commit suicide when compared to their age-matched peers. Continue reading →

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The societal ruin of the term ‘depression’ and other hurtful comments about mental illness

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dr. G

We regularly watch TV shows and movies that treat mental illness, and people who have such illnesses, as one big joke.
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How would your church respond to Caitlyn Jenner?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dr. G

My friend was very pleased that the stuff going on in his new church was compelling enough to draw this person into what was likely a very uncomfortable situation for someone of his appearance, but was more pleased by the way the people of his church welcomed him, accepted him into the congregation and treated him with respect. Continue reading →

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Mental health inclusion…Preaching it from the pulpit

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Dr. G

When the leader of your church talks about mental illness from the pulpit or the stage during weekend worship services, they communicate to the body that people with mental illness are valued and grant permission for members and attendees to talk with others in the church about their experiences.
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The struggles of kids with mental illness in a sexualized culture

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Dr. G

Is it our unwillingness to affirm the risky behaviors that all too often lead to tragic consequences or a hopelessly broken, messed up culture that tells emotionally vulnerable teens that they’re defined by who they’re attracted to and their desirability to potential sexual partners? Continue reading →

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The Silent Fighter…

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dr. G

The depths still loom. They threaten. They seduce. They fight back, grasping at your feet. But your fight, the teaspoons you have gathered into your body, says, “I cannot let you take me. I cannot.” No explanation, just blind trust and hope that your fight and your faith will lead you to better waters. Continue reading →

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Why I’m a little unsettled by the blowback against Matt Walsh…

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dr. G

It’s impossible for any of us to judge whether what Matt Walsh said without walking in Robin Williams’ shoes was accurate…and his words were certainly insensitive. But I also sense a frightening trend in society to shame or silence people (or organizations) with views that are unpopular in the moment. Continue reading →

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