Recently I heard someone tell how the word “hate” is like a swear word in their household. They talked about how the idea of hate can often be used to give license to do bad or cruel things. I was completely on board (and in fact, came home and told my husband that we should […]
The Worst Thing and
the Best Thing
This is my first post on our United Church of Christ Mental Health Network blog. I am honored to be part of the group writing for this blog. I believe that my own experience with mental illness and recovery– my diagnosis is major depression and anxiety disorder – will allow me to make a contribution […]
One way to reduce stigma and isolation by breaking the silence!
“While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.” Ps. 32:3 I am convinced that offering a spiritual support for mental health in our congregations is one of the essential components of a mental health ministry. I believe this is true because one the major hurdles that we all experience […]
