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 …
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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 …
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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 of Exodus. The book of Exodus records the Hebrews oppression during the mid-25th century B.C. The book describes a group of people who were once free but have now been …
Overcoming Trauma and PTSD: Examples of Trauma in the Bible Read More »
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 of last year, you wrestled with me and showed me that I needed to slow down. You gave me a severe manic attack with psychosis, and you took me to …
Dear Bipolarity: A Letter to My Bipolar Disorder Read More »
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 life forever. On January 4th, 2021, I had a severe manic episode, which led to my hospitalization. I was frantic, speaking rapidly, and I felt rejuvenated even after getting two …
Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental Illness Read More »
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 depression is not the same as sadness or loneliness. On one hand, feeling sad for a short period of time after a disappointment is likely a normal human response. Onthe …
Depression Symptoms and How to Cope as a Christian Read More »
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 eating habits, sinus problems, and plenty more that are specific to each of us. It’s so easy to tell that even someone observing you can’t miss the signs either. They …
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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, please do so here. Grief and loss are inevitable parts of human life and can be difficult to face alone. It is a complex process that can leave us feeling …
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