You’re not a counselor! REFER! REFER! REFER! In many situations that is wise advice. But does that mean that you or your church should sit on the sidelines while the experts care for those dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and other mental illnesses? A pastor (and former pharmacist), counselor, psychologist, and a psychiatrist respond to those questions and more. Plus, Brad Hambrick shares a six step guide you can use to help people weigh the pros and cons of taking psychiatric medication.
“Pastor, should I take psychiatric meds?”
Let’s begin this discussion by placing the question in the correct category—whether an individual chooses to use psychotropic medication in his struggle with mental illness … [Read More]
Can your church help the mentally ill?
Mental illness can seem tricky or uncomfortable for a layperson in care ministry. Your lay leaders may feel they aren’t qualified to provide care for people diagnosed … [Read More]
Exposing depression’s false gospel
“I’m stuck, and I feel like God’s nowhere to be found.” “I can’t get over how they treated me—like I’m something less than human.” “There’s no hope for me. I’m sorry … [Read More]