Welcome to Schizophrenia
Do you know someone who seems like he or she has “lost touch” with reality? Does this person talk about “hearing voices” no one else can? Does he or she see or feel things that others can’t? Does this...
View ArticleThinking About Mental Illness
“The Thinker” bronze statute, by Rodin, c.. 1880 “Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.” (1 Corinthians 14:20, NASB) Those...
View ArticleThe Only Army that Shoots its Wounded
By Dwight L. Carlson From an article in Christianity Today, February 9, 1998 “The only army that shoots its wounded is the Christian army,” said the speaker, a psychologist who had just returned from...
View ArticleWorld Bipolar Day–March 30, 2022
Born March 30, 1853 The vision of World Bipolar Day is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. World Bipolar Day (WBD) – an initiative of the Asian Network of...
View ArticleWelcome to Schizophrenia
Do you know someone who seems like he or she has “lost touch” with reality? Does this person talk about “hearing voices” no one else can? Does he or she see or feel things that others can’t? Does this...
View ArticleMy Epiphany Moment
“The star appeared again, they could hardly contain themselves: They were in the right place! They had arrived at the right time!” Matthew 2:10-11, MSG Today is Epiphany...the day we commemorate the...
View ArticleChoosing a Christian Counselor
Written by “Holly,” “In my search for a counselor, I visited a secular psychologist, read books written by extremist biblical counselors, and had tearful talks with my own general practitioner. I...
View ArticleDepression: Take Another Look
Depression has been called the “common cold” of mental disorders, and one source estimates that it disrupts the lives of 30 to 40 million Americans. Depression is too complicated to solve with a...
View ArticleMental Illness Concerns
As with anything, those of us with mental illness have much to think through. I believe that God will direct us through these issues. And these are not static things. It isn’t “one and your done”–...
View ArticleRainy Day People
“Rainy day people always seem to know when it’s time to call, Rainy day people don’t talk, they just listen till they’ve heard it all. Rainy day lovers don’t lie when they tell ‘ya they’ve been down...
View ArticleHow Does Your Church See Mental Illness?
Going my way? This should supply direction and dialogue on the issues faced by every church member. It is a great opportunity we have been given— to minister to every person in the Body of Christ....
View ArticleAll in Your Head? [Depression]
Depression is a Mental Disorder, not a Disease There are plausible arguments for the non-existence of mental illness. But there are still people who declare themselves to have a mental illness. After...
View ArticleThe Only Army that Shoots its Wounded
By Dwight L. Carlson From an article in Christianity Today, February 9, 1998 “The only army that shoots its wounded is the Christian army,” said the speaker, a psychologist who had just returned from...
View ArticleChoosing a Christian Counselor
Written by "Holly," "In my search for a counselor, I visited a secular psychologist, read books written by extremist biblical counselors, and had tearful talks with my own general practitioner. I wish...
View ArticleWhen Despair Empties You
“It is through much tribulation that we enter the kingdom of Heaven.” Acts 14:22 As a broken believer this … More
View ArticleRainy Day People
“Rainy day people always seem to know when it’s time to call, Rainy day people don’t talk, they just listen till they’ve heard it all. Rainy day lovers don’t lie when they tell ‘ya they’ve been down...
View ArticleHow Does Your Church See Mental Illness?
This should supply direction and dialogue on the issues faced by every church member. It is a great opportunity we … More
View ArticleMedication: An Interview with Andrew Solomon
What do you say to people who ask if you’ll eventually stop taking medication? “I say to people that they don’t expect a diabetic to stop taking insulin, or someone with a heart condition to stop...
View ArticleMental Illness Concerns
As with anything, those of us with mental illness have much to think through. I believe that God will direct us through these issues. And these are not static things. It isn’t “one and your done”–...
View ArticleMental Illness in Children & Teens
Does your child go through intense mood changes? Does your child have extreme behavior changes too? Does your child get too excited or silly sometimes? Do you notice he or she is very sad at other...
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