The cumulative effects of suffering …
In 2017 I wrote the book, “Real Christians Care,” (you can find it here) because it was (and still is) my view a significant missing component of […]
21
Feb
2023
Blog Tag
Mental Health
07
Feb
2023
Getting to the root of the problem …
During most initial consultations with people requesting counseling services from Scott Free Clinic, I ask the person I’m meeting with if they have ever pulled weeds. Most […]
10
Oct
2022
One of the world’s greatest problems remains shunned by secular society and the church …
Today is World Mental Health Day, so designated because the issues of mental health and mental illness are bigger than just a national crisis in the United […]
10
Sep
2022
How an apostle who despaired of life discovered hope for living …
September is national Suicide Prevention Month, and today, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide was an increasing tragedy prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that […]
29
Jun
2022
20 ways to exercise your brain for brain health …
The things of real value to us usually need to be exercised. For example, as Christians, we need to exercise our faith. All of our relationships need […]
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May
2022
A resounding answer to the issue of mental illness: There is hope …
We are drawing to the close of yet another national “Mental Health Awareness Month” (the month of May), and during that time Scott Free Clinic works hard […]
19
May
2022
EVERY church should have a “Mental Health Coach/first responder.” Here’s how you can get trained and certified for FREE!
When people find themselves struggling with a mental health issue, or an actual mental illness, IF they reach for help beyond their families it is usually to […]
10
May
2022
We stigmatize those with mental illness while “normalizing” the wrong things …
For months leading up to national Mental Health Awareness Month (which is May of each year), I’ve been seeing numerous pleas in articcles and on social media […]
09
May
2022
Has the church markedly improved its stance on mental illness?
The answer to the question above is no. And that’s tragic. I purposely use the word “tragic” because it is actually resulting in tragedy. Let me give […]
07
Mar
2022
How psychological wounds can negatively impact relationships …
People like to make jokes about psychologists, psychiatrists, or clinical therapists making the classic request of “Tell me about your childhood …” or more specifically, “Tell me […]