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UCC MHN statement in opposition to family separation

June 26, 2018 By

The Trump Administration’s action to separate families is an egregious act. The trauma inflicted on these families, and especially the children, will have long-lasting effects. As a group that recognizes the impact of mental illness in our society, The UCC Mental Health Network is speaking out on behalf of those who have no voice. The […]

Filed Under: Immigration Tagged With: ACES Study, Immigration, Mental Health Network, trauma, UCC, United Church of Christ

When there is no Cure

March 26, 2018 By Rev. Alan Johnson

“…Then your light shall break forth like the dawn; and your healing shall spring up quickly…”Isaiah 58:8 If there is no cure, and a person has to manage a mental disorder, what can I do as a dad?  From where shall the light come?  And what does healing look like? Obviously the impact from living […]

Filed Under: Bipolar Disorder, Prayer, Support Tagged With: Manic, Mental Health Network, trauma, UCC, United Church of Christ

Holidays

November 20, 2017 By Rev. Kirk Moore (he, him, his)

“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 […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Mental Health Tagged With: depression, holidays, Mental Health Network, stress, trauma, UCC, United Church of Christ

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