Tag: list

  • 18 Resources that Shed Light on Mental Illness in the Church

    18 Resources that Shed Light on Mental Illness in the Church

    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…

  • My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 3 of 3

    My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 3 of 3

    Here are the last few self-care activities that benefit me and help keep me from sliding back into another bipolar episode. In case you missed the last 2 posts:  Here’s Part One. Here’s Part Two. You’re welcome. ? Staying connected to church. There are many attractive benefits to being a…

  • 25 Classic Christmas Movies That Will Make You Happy

    25 Classic Christmas Movies That Will Make You Happy

    I think I ought to make this a blog post because…well, why not? For my personal taste and collection of holiday hits, I have compiled a list (with the help of my friends on Facebook) of my 25 favorite Christmas movies. So, without further adieu, I give you:   25…

  • 10 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Your Mental Health

    10 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Your Mental Health

    The benefits of taking care of our minds may seem inherent to taking care of your overall health, but there is still a resistance to taking the steps to improved mental care. Allow me to review ten sound reasons why you should invest the time, energy and resources into your…

  • Amy Simpson Guest Posts “10 Things Everyone Needs to Know When Mental Illness Hits Home”

    Amy Simpson Guest Posts “10 Things Everyone Needs to Know When Mental Illness Hits Home”

    Amy Simpson is an author, speaker and life coach, and has been a forerunner in the mental health conversations in churches across the nation. Today she guest posts on 10 truths regarding suffering with mental illness.  During a high school youth group meeting, we did an activity that involved saying…

  • 14 Things Psych Hospitals Could Improve Upon

    14 Things Psych Hospitals Could Improve Upon

    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…

  • You Might Need To Be Admitted If…

    You Might Need To Be Admitted If…

    If I were your friend, which I hope you entrust me to be at least a virtual acquaintance by means of blogging, I would point out some very serious symptoms that if I were you would consider checking into the psych ward or nearest behavioral hospital for. You may know…

  • Myths, Half-Truths & Lies Surrounding Bipolar Disorder

    Myths, Half-Truths & Lies Surrounding Bipolar Disorder

    “Oh, what a tangled web we weave!” -Sir Walter Scott, Marmion Let’s dispel the myths, half-truths and lies surrounding bipolar disorder and get the facts straight: NO, you aren’t necessarily in either mania or depression when you have bipolar. If you can find a good medication regime and treatment (talk therapy),…