What an incredible, spirit-filled, and transformative day! On Saturday, May 30th, the Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) hosted our 4th Annual Faith, Meds, and Therapy Virtual Mental Health Symposium. Under this year’s vital theme, “Demystifying Mental Illness: Decrease Stigma & Increase Support,” we gathered online for three powerful hours of learning, storytelling, and honest conversation. …
At CMHI’s recent annual symposium, Pastor Sadik Aboagye offered a compassionate, clear-eyed conversation about addiction—what it does to relationships and communities, why it’s more than a moral failing, and how churches can be a central part of real, lasting recovery. Below, we unpack the session’s key lessons, ground them in current research, and offer practical …
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At the 3rd Annual CMHI Virtual Mental Health Symposium, Toni LaShaun shared a deeply moving testimony that resonated with countless attendees. In her session, “From Pain to Peace: Healing Through Faith,” Toni unpacked her lifelong struggle with anxiety and how a Christ-centered approach—paired with professional mental health care—became the key to her healing journey. Her …
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At CMHI’s 3rd Annual Virtual Mental Health Symposium, one of the most impactful sessions explored what it means to truly care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through a biblical lens. Titled “Mind, Body, Spirit: God’s Vision for Holistic Wellbeing,” the conversation encouraged attendees to move beyond surface-level self-care and embrace a more integrated, God-centered …
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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 …
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 host the Faith, Meds, and Therapy: Virtual Mental Health Symposium will take place on Saturday, May 13th at 10 AM EST. This event is aimed at helping Christians understand the …
Millions of people with mental illnesses do not receive treatment due to stigma, lack of information, costs, and many other factors. In Christian communities, the stigma is even greater. A major goal of the Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) is to increase mental health literacy in the church. Though mental and spiritual health are similar, …
Millions of people with mental illnesses do not receive treatment due to stigma, lack of information, costs, and many other factors. In Christian communities, the stigma is even greater. A major goal of the Christian Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) is to increase mental health literacy in the church. Though mental health and spiritual health are …
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