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A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
Traditional Hindus believe in the immortality of the soul and in reincarnation. While death should not be feared, a human rebirth is rare and precious—and should not be ended prematurely. Because of “karma,” a law of cause and effect, taking one’s own life may lead to harmful consequences in the next incarnation(s).
Post-9/11 Islamophobia has triggered a mental health crisis among Muslims. Now, the shift toward seeking mental health care is happening at Islamic centers and mosques.
In general, suicide is viewed by Muslims as taking away the gift of life given by God. The Qur’an says to trust God, have faith in the mercy of God, have patience, and not to destroy life.
Every year on Yom Kippur, the most solemn Jewish holiday, “sin” and “repentance” are the key words stuck in my head. But for someone who is already experiencing depression and/or other mental illness, these themes can be extremely upsetting and even harmful to think about.
A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Service from San Carols United Methodist Church
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
Ministries of churches, temples, mosques, and synagogues are a potential resource for individuals with chronic psychoses. Church attendance is highest in states with the least mental health funding, suggesting a role for community religious groups to aid over-extended mental health systems.
Psychiatry and Communities of faith don't have to be mutually exclusive. This families personal story about depression and mental illness sheds light on just that.
The Family & Youth Institute Community Action Guide. Research Issues. Educate Individuals. Empower Communities
Judaism teaches that how people are born and how they die are in God’s hands. Life belongs to God, not to the individual. It is a gift to be treasured. Taking one’s own life is viewed as a serious violation of one’s responsibility to God and society.
A list of the resources on this blog suitable for use at a “Blue Christmas” or “Longest Night” worship services along with additional resources to use for Christmas and Advent services.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
A quarterly resource newsletter that provides resources to erase the stigma of mental illness in our faith communities and create caring congregations for persons living with mental health challenges and their families.
The resources featured in this section reflect a variety of faith or spiritual traditions and perspectives. We hope that, to the degree possible, most faith leaders regardless of tradition, philosophy, sect or denomination, will be able to find materials here that are useful in their ministry.
What exactly is mental health and mental illness, and how do we understand them within an Islamic context?
In this study, 20 Muslim women, including community members and mental health clinicians, participated in focus groups and individual interviews, respectively, to explore how religion/spirituality improve Muslim women’s social support, self-esteem, and emotional well-being in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A sample bulletin for a Blue Christmas Service from San Carols United Methodist Church
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