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Christian Response To Mental Illness
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Author : Deidre N Bobgan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-19
Christian Response To Mental Illness written by Deidre N Bobgan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-19 with categories.
The Christian response to mental illness is one of the great tragedies to ravage the church today. This tragedy began with the rise of the medical model of mental illness. The medical model used in the world of medicine has been hopelessly hijacked by those in the field of mental illness. The implications threaten the very foundations of psychiatry, as they depend on the medical model for diagnosing and treating mental disorders. These implications also threaten the foundations of psychotherapy and the biblical counseling movement as they follow the psychological counseling format. The very terms mental illness, mental disorder, and mental disease have become a blight to society, as they have been misunderstood, misapplied, misconstrued, and misused by many in both society and the church.The purpose in writing this book is to encourage believers to minister to all who seek biblical, spiritual care, including individuals who are suffering from mental illness or who are suffering from other mental-emotional-behavioral issues, known in Scripture as trials and tribulations.
Darkness Is My Only Companion
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Author : Kathryn Greene-McCreight
language : en
Publisher: Brazos Press
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Darkness Is My Only Companion written by Kathryn Greene-McCreight and has been published by Brazos Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with Religion categories.
Where is God in the suffering of a mentally ill person? What happens to the soul when the mind is ill? How are Christians to respond to mental illness? In this brave and compassionate book, theologian and priest Kathryn Greene-McCreight confronts these difficult questions raised by her own mental illness--bipolar disorder. With brutal honesty, she tackles often avoided topics such as suicide, mental hospitals, and electroconvulsive therapy. Greene-McCreight offers the reader everything from poignant and raw glimpses into the mind of a mentally ill person to practical and forthright advice for their friends, family, and clergy. The first edition has been recognized as one of the finest books on the subject. This thoroughly revised edition incorporates updated research and adds anecdotal and pastoral commentary. It also includes a new foreword by the current Archbishop of Canterbury and a new afterword by the author.
Has He Lost My Mind
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Author : Jason Lynn Pate
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-11-23
Has He Lost My Mind written by Jason Lynn Pate and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-23 with categories.
Mental illness is real and a daily struggle for many Christians. Depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses affect every aspect of a Christian's life, including their spiritual walk. Yet, mental illness is taboo within the Christian church and is often addressed incorrectly and insensitively. Approximately six years ago, my wife, a mental health therapist, experienced a severe psychotic break and was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. After serving as a minister and completing seminary, I still could not navigate my grief, my wife's schizoaffective disorder, my anxiety and depression, and my understanding of God. "Has He Lost My Mind" is the outcome of years of study, both biblically and scientifically, and my experiences as a caregiver and mental illness sufferer.
The Bible And Mental Health
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Author : Christopher C.H. Cook
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2020-08-30
The Bible And Mental Health written by Christopher C.H. Cook and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-30 with Religion categories.
Is it possible to develop such a thing as a biblical theology of mental health? How might we develop a helpful and pastoral use of scripture to explore questions of mental health within a Christian framework? This timely and important book integrates the highest levels of biblical scholarship with theological and pastoral concerns to consider how we use scripture when dealing with mental health issues. Chapters include: *Paula Gooder on Healing and wholeness *Joanna Collicutt on Jesus and mental health *Isabelle Hamley on Job *David Firth on Anxiety in Scripture *John Swinton on The Bible in Pastoral Care *Walter Brueggemann on Psalms and lament With a foreword from Archbishop Justin Welby
Grace For The Afflicted
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Author : Matthew S. Stanford
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2017-08-04
Grace For The Afflicted written by Matthew S. Stanford and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-04 with Religion categories.
Why has the church struggled in ministering to those with mental illnesses? Each day men and women diagnosed with mental disorders are told they need to pray more and turn from their sin. Mental illness is equated with demonic possession, weak faith, and generational sin. As both a church leader and a professor of psychology and behavioral sciences, Matthew S. Stanford has seen far too many mentally ill brothers and sisters damaged by well-meaning believers who respond to them out of fear or misinformation rather than grace. Grace for the Afflicted is written to educate Christians about mental illness from both biblical and scientific perspectives. Stanford presents insights into our physical and spiritual nature and discusses the appropriate role of psychology and psychiatry in the life of the believer. Describing common mental disorders, Stanford probes what science says and what the Bible says about each illness. Consistent with DSM-5 diagnoses, this revised and expanded edition is thoroughly updated with new material throughout, including eight new chapters that cover bipolar disorders trauma- and stressor-related disorders dementia cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) traumatic brain injury suicide a holistic approach to recovery mental health and the church
Christianity And Psychiatry
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Author : John R. Peteet
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-09-02
Christianity And Psychiatry written by John R. Peteet and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-02 with Medical categories.
This book aims to help readers appreciate the many-faceted relationship between Christianity, one of the world’s major faith traditions, and the practice of psychiatry. Chapter authors in this book first consider challenges posed by historical antagonisms, church-based mental health stigma, and controversy over phenomena such as hearing voices. Next, others explore both how Christians often experience conditions such as mood and psychotic disorders, disorders in children and adolescents, moral injury and PTSD, and ways that their faith can serve as a resource in their healing. Twelve Step spirituality, originally informed by Christianity, is the subject of a chapter, as are issues raised for Christians by disability, death and dying. A set of chapters then focuses on the state of integration of Christian beliefs and practices into psychotherapy, treatment delivery, educational programming, clergy/clinician collaboration, and treatment by a non-Christian psychiatrist. Finally, there are chapters by a mental health professional who has been a patient, a Jewish psychiatrist, a Muslim psychiatrist knowledgeable about Christianity and psychiatry in the Muslim majority world, and a Christian psychiatrist. These chapters provide context, diversity and personal perspectives. Christianity and Psychiatry is a valuable resource for mental health professionals seeking to understand and address the particular challenges that arise when caring for Christian patients.
In The Fellowship Of His Suffering
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Author : Elahe Hessamfar
language : en
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Release Date : 2015-02-26
In The Fellowship Of His Suffering written by Elahe Hessamfar and has been published by Lutterworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-26 with Psychology categories.
Schizophrenia is often considered one of the most destructive forms of mental illness. Elahe Hessamfar's personal experience with her daughter's illness has led her to ask some pressing and significant questions about the cause and nature of schizophrenia and the Church's role in its treatment. With a candid and revealing look at the history of mental illness, In the Fellowship of His Suffering describes schizophrenia as a variation of human expression. Hessamfar uses a deeply theological rather than pathological approach to interpret the schizophrenic experience and the effect it has on both the patients and their families. Effectively drawing on the Bible as a source of knowledge for understanding mental illness, she offers a reflective yet innovative view of whether the Church could or should intervene in such encounters and what such an intervention might look like. Hessamfar's comprehensive work will provoke powerful responses from anyone interested in the prominent social issue of mental illness. Her portrayal of the raging debate between treating 'insanity' either pastorally or medically will enthral readers, be they Christians, medical students or those in the field of psychiatry and social sciences.
Finding Hope And Healing A Christ Centered Approach To Mental Illness
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Author : Shiloh Martin PhD
language : en
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Release Date : 2023-11-17
Finding Hope And Healing A Christ Centered Approach To Mental Illness written by Shiloh Martin PhD and has been published by Covenant Books, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-17 with Psychology categories.
Finding Hope and Healing: A Christ-Centered Approach to Mental Illness is a book that offers a compassionate and insightful exploration of mental illness through a biblical lens. Written by Dr. Shiloh W. Martin, the book draws on his personal faith and professional expertise to provide guidance and encouragement for individuals struggling with mental health issues and their loved ones. The book explores various mental illnesses--such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder--and uses scriptures to provide comfort, hope, and practical advice. The author emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help while also recognizing the power of faith in the healing process. With its compassionate tone and insightful guidance, Finding Hope and Healing is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand mental illness from a Christian perspective and find hope and healing in the midst of the struggles. He wrote this book to offer a different perspective on mental illness, one that combines the best of his professional expertise and faith. He believes that with the right approach and support, those struggling with mental illness can find hope and healing, and he hopes that his book can be a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and address mental illness from a Christian perspective.
Finding Jesus In The Storm
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Author : John Swinton
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2020-09-22
Finding Jesus In The Storm written by John Swinton and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-22 with Religion categories.
People living with mental health challenges are not excluded from God’s love or even the fullness of life promised by Jesus. Unfortunately, this hope is often lost amid the well-meaning labels and medical treatments that dominate the mental health field today. In Finding Jesus in the Storm, John Swinton makes the case for reclaiming that hope by changing the way we talk about mental health and remembering that, above all, people are people, regardless of how unconventionally they experience life. Finding Jesus in the Storm is a call for the church to be an epicenter of compassion for those experiencing depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and related difficulties. That means breaking free of the assumptions that often accompany these diagnoses, allowing for the possibility that people living within unconventional states of mental health might experience God in unique ways that are real and perhaps even revelatory. In each chapter, Swinton gives voice to those experiencing the mental health challenges in question, so readers can see firsthand what God’s healing looks like in a variety of circumstances. The result is a book about people instead of symptoms, description instead of diagnosis, and lifegiving hope for everyone in the midst of the storm.
Mental Health And The Church
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Author : Stephen Grcevich, MD
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Mental Health And The Church written by Stephen Grcevich, MD and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-06 with Religion categories.
The church across North America has struggled to minister effectively with children, teens, and adults with common mental health conditions and their families. One reason for the lack of ministry is the absence of a widely accepted model for mental health outreach and inclusion. In Mental Health and the Church: A Ministry Handbook for Including Children and Adults with ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Common Mental Health Conditions, Dr. Stephen Grcevich presents a simple and flexible model for mental health inclusion ministry for implementation by churches of all sizes, denominations, and organizational styles. The model is based upon recognition of seven barriers to church attendance and assimilation resulting from mental illness: stigma, anxiety, self-control, differences in social communication and sensory processing, social isolation and past experiences of church. Seven broad inclusion strategies are presented for helping persons of all ages with common mental health conditions and their families to fully participate in all of the ministries offered by the local church. The book is also designed to be a useful resource for parents, grandparents and spouses interested in promoting the spiritual growth of loved ones with mental illness.