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, …
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 …
A Reset: Waking up in a Valley and Journeying to the Mountain Top Read More »
Friend, if you are struggling with loneliness and rejection, be not afraid. Jesus experienced deep loneliness and isolation, too. He walked the journey that you are now walking. Jesus was rejected and chased out of His own hometown (Luke 4:16-30) and abandoned by His closest friends. (Luke 22:54-62) “He was despised and rejected by men, …
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 …
Surrendering Stress and Pressure to the Lord Takes Work Read More »
World Bipolar Day: Stories of Strength and Resilience I found it amusing to play around with my friends and call them bipolar when their moods would drastically change throughout the day. We would be laughing one minute and annoyed the next because we were hungry. “You’re so bi-polar! You were just in a good mood,” …
Breaking the Stigma: Celebrating World Bipolar Day Read More »
For Sleep Awareness Week, let me tell you something you already know. Sleep is so important for your health! According to the CDC, a third of Americans report getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. Insufficient sleep can contribute to depression, obesity, and heart disease, among other health conditions (source). Yet, I’m sure that …
Sleep Awareness Week – The Biblical Importance of Sleep Read More »
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,” …
Introduction The modern-day plague of Human Trafficking enslaves millions of men and women, leaving survivors with shattered lives and broken spirits. As followers of Christ, we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world marred by sin. At CMHI, we consider the intersection of Christian faith and mental health in …
The Terrors of Human Trafficking: A Christian Perspective to Restore Broken Souls Read More »
Let the weak say I am strong by your confession ye overcome; Romans 10: 9-11. Our everyday lives are filled with cycles of different emotions. The warm spring and summer bring forth vibrancy and vitality, while fall and winter may cast dark clouds over our spirits. As the seasons change and our lives transition, we …
Holiday Blues Advice: Conquering Christmas-Time Sadness Read More »
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 was like, “You know I am a good person. Why would this happen to me”? I was scared and felt alone. I was having such ups and downs; I was …
My Experience as a Christian with Bipolar Disorder Read More »
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