The Faces of Mental Health
Our Faith in Action ministry dedicated June through August 2017 to mental health awareness. We focused on how mental health affects those in our parish and community and how we can better support and be the face of God to those needing help. Please pray for all those affected or struggling with mental health issues.
As part of the Mental Health Awareness educational portion of our Faith in Action ministry, we invited anyone wishing to share their story of struggle, strength, hope, what worked or what did not work in dealing with a mental health issue.
These awareness articles are for our deeper understanding and appreciation of concerns affecting our parish community.
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The Faces of Mental Health: Thad’s Story
Thad tells us about his struggle with schizoaffective disorder and his journey to stability in his mental health life. Part of our Faith in Action education series on mental health.
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The Faces of Mental Health: A Medical Provider’s Perspective
What people with mental disease need most is patience, sympathy and abundant, unconditional love. They are living in our community—they too are the Body of Christ—and they need our help and support.
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The Faces of Mental Health: Mr M’s Story
Mr M tells us about his struggles with mental health issues and how the support of family and church have helped him. Part of our Faith in Action education series on mental health.