Finding Calm Through Crisis Whether this is the first blog you’ve stumbled upon from CMHI or you are part of our very growing family, I’m sure you’re aware of the impact depression and anxiety can have on a life. Sometimes we are momentarily sad or looking for peace, but when it affects our daily lives,
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Our current everyday life is riddled with uncertainty, hardship, and unexpected challenges ranging from minor setbacks to major life decisions. Eventually, anyone, even those with an optimist-like mentality, can eventually see the glass as basically empty. It is during these times of turbulence that hope becomes vital. Hope is more than a concept, it’s a
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As Christians, most of us do not know or read our Bible as much as we would like. I fall into this category. Unfortunately, when we neglect to prioritize the Word of God, we miss out on having scripture at our fingertips that can help us through life’s daily challenges. We at CMHI understand and
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Somewhere in the Middle of the Downward Spiral I started 2023 just like everyone else, wanting it to be a better version of the year before. But, I had also started it being in a valley that I refused to acknowledge. My mental health, which I had been trying to convince myself was fine, was
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Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” In the morning, when we woke up, in the car before we drove off, before each meal, and at night before bed, my sister and I were taught to pray. So, in
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Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” We Were All Once Impressionable Youth One of my fondest memories was a series of times when I used to go to school and call my kindergarten teacher “Mommy.” Then I’d go
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In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many. The World Health Organization defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. The pressure from work, relationships, school, and the uncertainties of life can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds. As Christians, we are not immune
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To Take Anti-Depressants As a Christian? To use anti-depressants? Or not to use anti-depressants? That is the question. I think trying to understand the question of whether to take anti-depressants as a Christian starts with asking what the Bible says we can put into our bodies. Some individuals don’t like medication because “it’s not natural,”
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2023 was an amazing break-out year for the Christian Mental Health Initiative. As the year ends, we realize future growth can only take place with a review of the past. So, before diving headfirst into 2024, let’s hit the rewind button and stroll down memory lane with this nonprofit recap. Join us in this reflective
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As we approach “good ol’ turkey day,” we are spending more of our energy appreciating what we have, which spans many categories. We can be thankful for physical objects, our position in school or work, other areas that are important to us — experiences we’ve had over the years, health, wealth, and the list goes
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