Tag: advice
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18 Resources that Shed Light on Mental Illness in the Church
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You can never have enough help to navigate the mental health system, especially from a Christian perspective. In the following list, I’ve curated 18 reliable faith-based resources that shed light on mental illness in the church. Podcasts Focus On The Family interview with Ed Stetzer, Kay Warren, Jared Pingelton Listen…
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Anosognosia: The Ghost Symptom & Why Bipolars Don’t Take Their Meds
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Here’s a term you ought to know. Anosognosia. It’s present in those with paralysis, but also those with mental illness. It’s also the number one reason people with mood disorders don’t take their medication and why they lack the perception to recognize their mental illness. Ano-what? According to the Treatment Advocacy…
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My Psycom.net Article Is Now Live!
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Check it out! I was published on Psycom.net recently and the name is of my article is What I Wish I Knew Before Admitting Myself to a Psychiatric Ward
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Morgan Meredith Guest Posts, “Recovering When Your Mental Illness Ends a Friendship”
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Losing friends is always hard. It’s even harder when they leave because of your mental health. “Sorry, but we just can’t be friends until you’re cured of this. Good luck!” “Your mental illness makes me afraid to talk to you.” As horrible as these sound, especially from people claiming…
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14 Things Psych Hospitals Could Improve Upon
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The chill of the hospital air and my electric state of paranoia disposed me to shiver uncontrollably. Ashamed of the behaviors I exhibited after the scolding of the receptionist, I worried. I was in the lion’s den, again. I wanted to claim victory in Jesus — in fact — my…
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Fresh Thought Friday: Seeing A New Dr.
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Dear Katie, I’m about to see a psychiatrist for the first time, and I don’t know what to expect. What questions should I ask at my first appointment? -Precautious Patient Dear Precautious, That’s a great question. Before you ask them anything, I would begin by giving them the background…
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Advocacy in Action: An Interview with Hannah Blum
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BipolarBrave: Hannah, tell me a little about your work in the mental health arena. Hannah: I started volunteering for NAMI North Carolina in 2014. Funny story is, I did not share my diagnosis of bipolar 2 disorder with any of the staff. Finally, someone asked, “Wait a minute, what are…