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4 Encouraging Truths for Christians with Mental Illness

(7 days ago) We have a personal Savior who experiences emotions. As you suffer the effects of mental illness, you can remember the nearness of Christ. He weeps with you, as he wept with Lazarus’s family (John 11:35). He knew the resurrecting work he was about to do, but he sobbed with anger anyway. Likewise, he knows how … See more

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/encouraging-truths-mental-illness/

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A Biblical View of Mental Health - Think Biblically - Biola University

(2 days ago) WEBChris currently serves as Professor, Chaplain, and Executive Director of the Mental Health and the Church initiative at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Biola University. Chris teaches pastoral care and counseling, Christian leadership formation, and psychology and Christianity integration courses for Rosemead and …

https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/a-biblical-view-of-mental-health

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The Church Can’t Ignore Mental Health Any Longer

(8 days ago) WEBThe Church Mental Health Summit. On World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2023, Spiritual First Aid will join forces with Hope Made Strong and Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology/Mental Health in the Church Initiative to present the fourth annual Church Mental Health Summit. This is a one-day virtual summit for anyone who wants …

https://research.lifeway.com/2023/09/26/the-church-cant-ignore-mental-health-any-longer/

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91% of Christians say mental illness is - Premier …

(5 days ago) WEBMental health charity Kintsugi Hope surveyed 1,079 Christians from various denominations (and interviewed dozens of church leaders) to reveal some striking findings. Of those polled, 43 per cent …

https://www.premierchristianity.com/news-analysis/91-of-christians-say-mental-illness-is-stigmatised-in-the-church-but-the-solution-may-be-simpler-than-you-think/12924.article

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What does Jesus say about our mental health? - Evangelical Alliance

(9 days ago) WEBYou are not alone. Jesus didn’t just care about physical health; He was also concerned about people’s feelings and thoughts. He didn’t just heal bodies; He comforted troubled minds. In one of His talks (Matthew 5: 4 – 14 ), He said, “ Those who feel sad are blessed, because they will find comfort.” (paraphrased).

https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-does-jesus-say-about-our-mental-health

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From Whence Cometh My Help? Psychological Distress and Help …

(3 days ago) WEBThe current study aimed to investigate the relative contributions of the following variables in predicting Evangelical Christians’ attitudes towards seeking mental health help: (i) psychiatric pathogenesis beliefs that mental illness is caused by immoral or sinful living, (ii) religious support, (iii) psychological distress, and (iv

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8716501/

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Mental health in the kingdom of God - Christopher C. H. Cook, 2020

(2 days ago) WEBMental disorders are both common and disabling worldwide. They affect beliefs, emotions, identity and relationships in such a way as to impact upon the very essence of human experience. They are associated with stigma and prejudice, and they disproportionately affect those who are poor and those who belong to marginalized …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0040571X20910700

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13 Stats on Mental Health and the Church - Lifeway Research

(1 days ago) WEB59 percent of those actually suffering from mental illness say the same. 53 percent of churchgoers with mental illness say the church has been supportive. 76 percent of churchgoers say suicide is a problem that needs to be addressed in their community. 32 percent of churchgoers say a close acquaintance or family member has died by suicide.

https://research.lifeway.com/2018/05/01/13-stats-on-mental-health-and-the-church/

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Full article: “Prayer Is Fine, but Don’t Then Quickly Move on, as If

(6 days ago) WEBMany reported that having church leaders who received formal training on mental health issues would create immediate change in how mental health was approached. Lloyd, C. E. M., & Hutchinson, J. (2022). “It’s easy to dismiss it as simply a spiritual problem”: Experiences of mental illness within evangelical Christian …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23312521.2023.2173712

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Christianity and mental health Spirituality and Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WEBAbstract. This chapter summarizes the impact of the Christian faith on mental health and illness. It provides an overview of the history of the Christian church founded in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the key beliefs and distinctions from other monotheistic religions. It considers the different beliefs and practices of the main Christian

https://academic.oup.com/book/35499/chapter/304497769

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Mental Distress, Stigma and Help-Seeking in the Evangelical …

(6 days ago) WEBand mental health are related in evangelical Christian communities. Whilst there is some existing research exploring this area, most is drawn from a US context. The findings of the present study, therefore, will uniquely apply to a UK context. Study Design: A quantitative design is proposed, which will involve statistical analyses

https://cdspress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Lloyd_MS_APR_2021_2_FINAL.pdf

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“His Main Problem Was Not Being in a Relationship With God

(7 days ago) WEBFor example, research has suggested that in some Christian circles mental ill-health may be understood as the outworking of one’s inner spiritual condition . Indeed, there it reveals the dangers of a reductive perspective on addressing mental health issues within evangelical settings. By explicitly connecting “experiencing God’s love

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.831534/full

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American Christian Engagement With Mental Health and …

(5 days ago) WEBAmerican Christian Engagement With Mental Health and Mental Illness. Although religious belief and practice are relevant to mental health outcomes, many clinicians lack knowledge of par-ticular religious traditions required to make informed judg-ments about referral to and collaboration with faith-based organizations and clinicians.

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.ps.201400542

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‘Mad, bad, or possessed’? Perceptions of Self-Harm and Mental …

(Just Now) WEBMental illness within evangelical Christian communities is frequently stigmatised, with many attributing it exclusively to demonic possession, lack of faith, personal sin, or other negative spiritual influences. This study explores perceptions of self-harm in the context of evangelical Christian faith communities using the novel …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11089-022-01005-3

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Contending with Spiritual Reductionism: Demons, Shame, and

(3 days ago) WEBThe failure of evangelical mental health care: Treatments that harm women, LGBT persons and the mentally ill. McFarland. Webb, M. (2017). Towards a theology of psychological disorder. Cascade Books. Webb M, Stetz K, Hedden K. Representation of mental illness in Christian self-help bestsellers. Mental Health, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8270825/

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Mental Health: Half of evangelicals believe prayer can heal mental

(4 days ago) WEBA third of Americans – and nearly half of evangelical, fundamentalist, or born-again Christians – believe prayer and Bible study alone can overcome serious mental illness, according to a recent survey by Nashville-based Lifeway Research. The survey also found most Americans (68 percent) would feel welcome in church if they were mentally ill.

https://research.lifeway.com/2013/09/17/mental-health-half-of-evangelicals-believe-prayer-can-heal-mental-illness/

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The Mental & Emotional Health of Pastors and Their Congregants …

(9 days ago) WEBIn studies past, Barna has analyzed research surrounding mental and emotional health, specifically taking stock of the well-being of the next generation—young adults 18–35-years-old—in The Connected Generation.Recent data show that Millennials and Gen Z are living in an age of anxiety; in fact, two in five young adults around the …

https://www.barna.com/research/mental-emotional-health-among-pastors/

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Self-Disclosure and Spiritual Well-Being in Pastors Seeking

(3 days ago) WEBPastoral mental health is a topic that has only rarely been researched empirically in the psychological literature, yet a pastor’s mental health can have a significant impact on churches, communities, and even nations (Royal and Thompson, Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 31(3), 195–204, 2012).One of the thoughts …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5493724/

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Approaching Religiously Reinforced Mental Health Stigma: A …

(1 days ago) WEBReligious reinforcement of mental health stigma is a widespread obstacle to treatment. Understanding its principal causes—fundamentalist thinking, communal bonding, misattribution of psychopathology, traditional beliefs and healing practices, and adverse experiences with secular providers—is a prerequisite to effective mitigation. This …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201900005

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Accounting for the demonic: Helpful and unhelpful factors …

(2 days ago) WEBDemonic etiologies of mental illness (e.g., demonic attack, oppression, or possession) promoted by some evangelical Christians groups may lead to the isolation and stigmatization of those experiencing mental ill-health. Yet belief in demonic etiologies can also serve psychological functions, helping people to construct meaning in response to …

https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2024-33169-001.html

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Mental health: US clergy struggle with workloads, political …

(4 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/26/clergy-mental-health-struggles-workload-political-climate/73706621007/

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Some Conservative Christians Are Stepping Away From the …

(6 days ago) WEBMay 17, 2024. Andrew and Debbie James are evangelical Christians. Born in England, the couple moved to Denver years ago and raised their children there. Mrs. James had a profound religious

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/17/us/conservative-christian-transgender-religion.html

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