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

    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…

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

    My Favorite Self-Care Activities: Part 3 of 3

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    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

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    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

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    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”

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    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

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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…

  • You Might Need To Be Admitted If…

    You Might Need To Be Admitted If…

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    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

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    “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),…