United Church of Christ Mental Health Network

Working to reduce stigma & promote the inclusion of people with mental health challenges and neurodiversity.

Anxiety

Do You Have Someone Safe to Talk to? by Kirk Moore

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When you need to talk to someone, do you have a safe person to go to.  Maybe it’s a trusted friend.  Maybe a relative with whom you feel safe.  Maybe it’s a teacher.  It could be a therapist.  Even a pastor you trust.  Being able to talk to someone safe is an important part of […]

Fall Blues as A Liminal Space for Solidarity by Rev. Nancy Rosas

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A few days ago, I had a phone visit with a dear friend who is a visual artist and who loves using her body to tell stories. We met in Denver, CO and while we both lived there, we connected through our love for our culture, and our love of visual and performative arts and […]

Juneteenth and Mental Health Justice by Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund

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I am at a Christian youth camp in Texas for Juneteenth this year. According to the New York Times, “On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free. A century and a half later, people across the U.S. continue to celebrate the day, which is now a federal holiday.” As […]