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God, Mental Health, Illness, and the Church | EP. 06
In this episode, Abraham shares one of his toughest lies to unlearn, “I Can Pray Depression and Anxiety Away.” He talks about his upbringing being raised in a Christian household and how it was difficult to get professional help for his mental health as a person of faith.
Abraham Sculley is an author and mental health speaker on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health.
Focus points:
- What is the difference between feeling depressed and being clinically depressed
- Why many religious, or spiritual people think that WE don’t suffer from mental illnesses
- How God views mental health and examples of mental illness in the Bible
Resources:
- Visit Mental Health America’s site to take a mental health test.
- To locate mental health treatment facilities in your community, use the "Find a Provider" feature on the National Council’s website.
- Take the depression screening test to see where you fall on the spectrum!
- Visit NAMI’s website. For resources on mental disorders that are helpful for people who have experienced mental illness and their families, including support groups, education, and training.
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