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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The holidays are meant to be a season of joy, but for many people, December can awaken grief, loneliness, and stress. If you’re hurting this season, please know you’re seen—and you’re not alone. Churches and faith communities can offer gentle, practical care that honors both emotion and faith. This post explains what the data shows, …
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Young people today are living with a new, heavy worry: the future of the planet. For many teens and young adults, concern about climate change has moved beyond interest to full-blown anxiety — affecting sleep, plans for the future, and everyday well-being. Churches and Christian leaders can respond with both truth and hope: acknowledging the …
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Mental health challenges are a universal reality, yet the way we understand and address them is deeply influenced by culture, society, and sometimes even our spiritual communities. While pastors provide invaluable spiritual guidance, there are aspects of mental health that might not be fully addressed within traditional church teachings. In this blog post, we explore …
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Maybe you’ve cried yourself to sleep more nights than you can count, carrying the quiet weight of heartache after a breakup. Or maybe you’re lying on the couch, numb, feeling crushed by the weight of another closed door when you prayed for an open one. Perhaps you’re facing a diagnosis that came out of nowhere, …
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Growing evidence shows that youth today face a mental health crisis. In the U.S., about 20% of adolescents report symptoms of anxiety and 18% report depression in the past two weeks. Roughly half of teens have persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness each year, and 20% have seriously considered suicide. Despite this, only 20% of …
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At the start of every academic semester, college students are often bombarded with page after page of syllabi to read and adjust to the rigor of a new professor, topic, and perhaps even a new seat in a new lecture hall. The long stream of expectations gradually builds up as the weeks progress, in …
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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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Navigating mental health care can feel overwhelming, especially when you want your provider to respect and integrate your Christian beliefs. Between therapy styles, provider expertise, and the stigma that still surrounds Finding the Right Fit: Choosing a Mental Health Provider That Honors Your Faith Navigating mental health care can feel overwhelming, especially when you want …
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