“Why aren’t you smiling? It’s (insert holiday here) and we’re supposed to be joyful!” Said to countless people by countless people at family gatherings, parties, or church services relating to holidays. It’s OK to feel great around the holidays. It’s OK to celebrate. It’s OK to laugh, dance, and sing for joy. It’s not just […]
Mental Health
Naptime is Over
This post originally appeared in Rachel’s Blog, Write out of Left Field. Mental illness crosses all human barriers. No one is exempt. Wealth can’t buy its way out. Power cannot force it away. Religion cannot keep it at bay. It isn’t contagious but everyone is potentially at risk. Usually, its causes are biological, genetic and […]
Mental Illness and Gun Violence – A Caution
“Do not fear; for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine,” Isa. 43:1 When I hear or read about mental health and gun violence, I can become defensive. And here is why. We know that in a survey, 60% of Americans thought that people with schizophrenia were likely to […]
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