United Church of Christ Mental Health Network

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

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The Pursuit of Perfection

March 19, 2019 by mhn-ucc Leave a Comment

There is a car manufacturer that uses the tagline, “The pursuit of perfection,” in its ads. Now obviously, there is, nor will there ever be, a perfect car. Considering people have different needs and discretionary income to spend on said vehicle, it’s highly unlikely that there will ever be one brand that meets the needs […]

Filed Under: Addiction, Recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Isaiah 40, Mental Health Network, mental illness, UCC, United Church of Christ

Naptime is Over

November 13, 2017 by mhn-ucc Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Community, Mental Health, Stigma Tagged With: Gun violence, Mental Health Network, mental illness, sexual harassment, UCC, United Church of Christ, violence

Mental Illness and Gun Violence – A Caution

November 6, 2017 by mhn-ucc Leave a Comment

“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 […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Stigma Tagged With: Gun violence, Mental Health Network, mental illness, Tragedy, UCC, United Church of Christ

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