Posts Tagged ‘Christian Mental Health’
By jasonmaddox On October 29th, 2014
While it is always possible to read through the symptoms and signs of living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), it seems nearly impossible to fully understand the condition without having experienced it. Thankfully, the personal stories and experiences of others offer a lot of insight into the condition to those without it while also reminding…
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By jasonmaddox On September 18th, 2014
While the church is making progress on recognizing and providing support to those who experience mental illness, there is still a great amount of work to be done. PTSD has faced recent struggles with being appropriately recognized within the Christian community, especially as numerous evangelists have proclaimed that “Good Christians” can’t experience post-traumatic stress disorder…
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By jasonmaddox On July 8th, 2014
While there are Christian approaches to treating and managing every mental illness, some pose more difficulties and face more misunderstandings than others. For example, though depression may still face stigma and poor understanding of the condition, mental illnesses like bipolar disorder offer less stability and receive even less understanding. Nonetheless, there are many Christian resources…
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By jasonmaddox On June 26th, 2014
Depression and anxiety are reaching epidemic levels within the United States. It is estimated that 10 percent of all adults report experiencing depression at some point in their lives, and 18 percent will experience anxiety. Yet, these mental health issues are two of the most commonly dismissed mental illnesses in society. The problem lies in…
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By jasonmaddox On May 30th, 2014
The relationship between Christian counseling and secular psychiatry is often presented as being characterized by conflict. In recent years, this misperception is slowly changing, but there are still many who believe traditional religion and secular psychiatry cannot co-exist. The conflict between these two counseling methods was very real decades ago, but these days most Christian…
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By jasonmaddox On May 7th, 2014
In the past, research has shown that music can have incredible healing qualities, especially for the brain. One study showed that individuals with moderate to severe dementia saw a significant boost in their cognitive abilities after singing their favorite songs. Now, a more recent study shows that certain genres of music, specifically religious and gospel,…
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By jasonmaddox On April 9th, 2014
When many Christians begin to struggle under the weight of mental health issues, it is common to turn to prayer for answers or help. Some surveys say nearly half of all Christians even believe that prayer is powerful enough to treat mental illness. There is no question that prayer can offer unquantifiable support to those…
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By jasonmaddox On March 17th, 2014
While the response to mental illness from within the Christian community hasn’t always been the best, the Church often gets portrayed in an excessively bad light. There are many who will even try to tell you that organized religions like Christianity are outright bad for your mental health. They couldn’t be more wrong. It is…
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By jasonmaddox On January 23rd, 2014
While I am often critical of the Church’s response to mental illness within their own congregations, especially how we socially respond to the issue, it is no secret that religion and mental health care services benefit from each other. There is a growing body of evidence that religious involvement is associated with better coping with…
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By jasonmaddox On December 4th, 2013
While some counselors and psychiatrists suggest a nonreligious approach to mental health management and treatment, researchers have confirmed what Christian Counselors have long know to be true; religious coping can significantly improve the outcomes for individuals seeking short-term treatment for psychiatric illness. The findings come from a study undertaken by Harvard Medical School researchers at…
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