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A different way of thinking about kids with mental illness
There are lots of things about the environments in which we “do church” that pose major barriers for a parent or child struggling with common mental health disorders. Continue reading
Posted in Key Ministry, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Hidden Disabilities, Families, Strategies, Advocacy, Mental Health
Tagged Key Ministry, anxiety, ADHD, church, Inclusion, Family Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD, Asperger's Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, mental health, ministry environments, mental illness, aggression, Joe McGinnis
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Joe Padilla…The Church Response to Families Impacted by Depression
The church can consider having biblically based mental health support groups for these families. We (Mental Health Grace Alliance) have designed Family Grace Groups for family members who have a loved one affected by mental health difficulties and disorders. The groups are led by non-professionals and work in any church. The groups follow a faith-structured curriculum of topics to help understand and navigate challenges and even learning their own self-care. Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Depression, Families, Mental Health, Strategies
Tagged church, Depression, families, Joe Padilla, Key Ministry, Mental Health Grace Alliance
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Understanding depression in kids and teens…an epilogue
We’ve put together a resource page for pastors, church staff, volunteers and parents with interest in the subject of depression and teens. Continue reading
Depression and faith
Aren’t we making presumptions about God’s purposes in our suffering? Isn’t it possible, perhaps likely that God might use our suffering to strengthen our faith and to draw us into a closer relationship with Him? I’m struck by the number of ministry leaders I’ve met who have struggled personally with depression. Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Families, Mental Health
Tagged church, Depression, disabiity ministry, faith, Family Ministry, Inclusion, Key Ministry, mental health, Special Needs Ministry
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Families impacted by depression…How can the church help?
How can churches help families impacted by depression to experience the love of Christ? Here are some thoughts…
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for kids with depression…pros and cons
The kids I treat are prone to what one of our therapists refers to as “stinking thinking”…automatic, irrational thoughts pop into their heads in the course of day-to- day living that trigger negative emotions and lead to patterns of self-defeating behavior. These patterns of self-defeating behaviors often reinforce their cognitive misperceptions and lead to a downward spiral resulting in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sometimes, suicidal thoughts or plans. Continue reading
