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My Experience as a Christian with Bipolar Disorder
When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder (during my first hospital stay), I truly believed that God had turned his back on me. I
This Giving Tuesday: Support CMHI!
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
Mental Health in the Church – Interview with a Pastor
Mental Health in the Church As the leader of the local church, a pastor’s understanding of mental health and wellness is important for the general
Overcoming Trauma and PTSD: Examples of Trauma in the Bible
Biblical Trauma: The exit of the Hebrews from Egypt When I think about trauma biblically, the first thing that comes into mind is the book
World Mental Health Awareness Day 2023: Virtual Event
World Mental Health Awareness Day, observed on October 10th each year, is a momentous occasion to shed light on a subject of paramount importance: the
Dear Bipolarity: A Letter to My Bipolar Disorder
Dear Bipolarity, I wish I could say that it was love at first sight, but you crept into my life with no warning. In January
Connecting Through Social Media: Join CMHI on Various Platforms
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. Social media offers a powerful platform for sharing ideas, connecting with
Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental Illness
Two years ago, I made one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I accepted an untimely diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which changed my
Mental Health: Why Should Christians Care About it ?
In the church, spiritual health is often our utmost focus, but we easily neglect our mental health. We aim to read our Word consistently, pray
Mental Health In the Church – Interview with a Pastor
Today, mental health in the church continues to grow in importance and demands space and attention. We have adapted to the understanding that students and
Pastors and Therapy – 5 reasons why a Pastor could benefit from therapy
Who tows the tow truck? Who saves the hero? Better yet still, who pastors the pastor? Who can pastors run to when they are going
Depression Symptoms and How to Cope as a Christian
Am I depressed or am I sad? Before we begin to discuss the clinical definition of major depressive disorder, it is important to note that
Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual Event
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!! As part of the efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues, the Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) will
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
It’s pretty hard to miss the signs of a cold or the flu. A whole range of signs show up, like fevers, sweating, changes to
Grief and Loss: How to Cope with Losing a Loved One
In our last post about loss, we focused on survivors who lost a loved one due to suicide. If you haven’t checked it out yet,
Spirituality and Health: Should doctors care about patients’ spirituality?
According to a national survey, over three-quarters of the country identifies with at least one religious group or denomination. There is variation in the frequency
