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Our faith communities can be an important part of the recovery process through education, support and by helping individuals and families feel part of a caring community.
A sample bulletin for a Blue Holiday Service from One Mind Mental Illness Ministry
A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Service from San Carols United Methodist Church
Every year on Yom Kippur, the most solemn Jewish holiday, “sin” and “repentance” are the key words stuck in my head. But for someone who is already experiencing depression and/or other mental illness, these themes can be extremely upsetting and even harmful to think about.
In general, suicide is viewed by Muslims as taking away the gift of life given by God. The Qur’an says to trust God, have faith in the mercy of God, have patience, and not to destroy life.
Post-9/11 Islamophobia has triggered a mental health crisis among Muslims. Now, the shift toward seeking mental health care is happening at Islamic centers and mosques.
Traditional Hindus believe in the immortality of the soul and in reincarnation. While death should not be feared, a human rebirth is rare and precious—and should not be ended prematurely. Because of “karma,” a law of cause and effect, taking one’s own life may lead to harmful consequences in the next incarnation(s).
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
It's easy to know your child needs help dealing with a fever or a broken bone, but mental health problems can be harder to identify. The tricky part of parenting is knowing the kinds of behaviors and
moods that are usual for the stage of development your child is in - and when your child has gone beyond the norm and needs help.
A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Service from One Mind Mental Illness Ministry
A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Service from San Carols United Methodist Church
In this study, 20 Muslim women, including community members and mental health clinicians, participated in focus groups and individual interviews, respectively, to explore how religion/spirituality improve Muslim women’s social support, self-esteem, and emotional well-being in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What exactly is mental health and mental illness, and how do we understand them within an Islamic context?
The resources featured in this section reflect a variety of faith or spiritual traditions and perspectives. We hope that, to the degree possible, most faith leaders regardless of tradition, philosophy, sect or denomination, will be able to find materials here that are useful in their ministry.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
It is a harsh reality that at a time when greater numbers of people need the resources of their mental health community, budgets for these services has been cut. Many congregations also face budget cuts that can affect their ability to provide support and services.
A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Vespers Service from a Methodist church
A list of the resources on this blog suitable for use at a “Blue Christmas” or “Longest Night” worship services along with additional resources to use for Christmas and Advent services.
Judaism teaches that how people are born and how they die are in God’s hands. Life belongs to God, not to the individual. It is a gift to be treasured. Taking one’s own life is viewed as a serious violation of one’s responsibility to God and society.
The Family & Youth Institute Community Action Guide. Research Issues. Educate Individuals. Empower Communities
Psychiatry and Communities of faith don't have to be mutually exclusive. This families personal story about depression and mental illness sheds light on just that.
Ministries of churches, temples, mosques, and synagogues are a potential resource for individuals with chronic psychoses. Church attendance is highest in states with the least mental health funding, suggesting a role for community religious groups to aid over-extended mental health systems.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
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