Faith, mental health, and everyday life.
The CMHI blog shares practical guidance, lived experience, event reflections, and thoughtful conversations for individuals, families, and faith communities.
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World Mental Health Awareness Day 2023: Virtual Event
Read article →: World Mental Health Awareness Day 2023: Virtual EventWorld Mental Health Awareness Day, observed on October 10th each year, is a momentous occasion to shed light on a subject of paramount importance: the…
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Dear Bipolarity: A Letter to My Bipolar Disorder
Read article →: Dear Bipolarity: A Letter to My Bipolar DisorderDear Bipolarity, I wish I could say that it was love at first sight, but you crept into my life with no warning. In January…
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Connecting Through Social Media: Join CMHI on Various Platforms
Read article →: Connecting Through Social Media: Join CMHI on Various PlatformsIn 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…
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Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental Illness
Read article →: Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental IllnessTwo years ago, I made one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I accepted an untimely diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which changed my…
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Mental Health: Why Should Christians Care About it ?
Read article →: 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…
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Mental Health In the Church – Interview with a Pastor
Read article →: Mental Health In the Church – Interview with a PastorToday, mental health in the church continues to grow in importance and demands space and attention. We have adapted to the understanding that students and…
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Pastors and Therapy – 5 reasons why a Pastor could benefit from therapy
Read article →: Pastors and Therapy – 5 reasons why a Pastor could benefit from therapyWho tows the tow truck? Who saves the hero? Better yet still, who pastors the pastor? Who can pastors run to when they are going…
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Depression Symptoms and How to Cope as a Christian
Read article →: Depression Symptoms and How to Cope as a ChristianAm I depressed or am I sad? Before we begin to discuss the clinical definition of major depressive disorder, it is important to note that…
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Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual Event
Read article →: Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual EventMay is Mental Health Awareness Month!!! As part of the efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues, the Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) will…
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Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
Read article →: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental IllnessIt’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…
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Grief and Loss: How to Cope with Losing a Loved One
Read article →: Grief and Loss: How to Cope with Losing a Loved OneIn 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,…
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Spirituality and Health: Should doctors care about patients’ spirituality?
Read article →: 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…