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What is Mental Illness?

Written & Compiled by Dr. Regina M. Baldwin

Mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood and often their ability to relate to others, themselves and the world around them. Mental health disorders or illnesses are not a result of character weakness or poor upbringing.

Examples of mental illness are depression, bipolar, anxiety disorders, ADHD, schizophrenia, addictive behaviors and eating disorders. Mental illness can not be prayed or willed away. Most people have mental health concerns from time to time but those diagnosed with mental illness usually differ in the longevity and severity of sign and symptoms,. There are as many different types of mental illnesses as there are behavioral symptoms. If you are beginning to become concerned for yourself of a loved one, make an appointment with a psychiatrist or mental health center for an evaluation. Despite lingering social stigmas and myths still floating in our society today, many family health practitioners can and will readily address your mental health concerns. Mental illness can cause much suffering for both the patient and their significant others and family members. The great news is that recovery is possible. Mental illness can be successfully manages just like diseases such as diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. Most mental illness can be regulated with medication, therapy/counseling, proper education and emotional support.

Mental Illness and the Christian

Although we believe that God can and does heal both mental and physical illnesses, more often than not, He supplies individuals with Grace sufficient to manage their illnesses conventionally. Mental illness is not a result of weak faith, sin or rebellion. Here are a number of articles discussing the Christian Faith and Mental Illness: Mental Illness is No Laughing Matter, Christians Can’t Ignore the Uncomfortable Reality of Mental Illness,Mental Illness and the Christian: Scripture and Science, 3 Christian Responses to Mental Illness: Which One is Most Biblical, Conference Takes Aim at Christians’ Silence on Mental Illness, Should Christians Take Medication for Mental Illness.

Now that you have read about the top news, information, and God’s thoughts on the matter, don’t delay in contacting Christian Mental Health & Family Hope Ministries for counseling, support groups, bible studie (online webinars and local community groups) along with information to bring to your church leaders. This is our mission. We provide training, awareness, literature, referrals, seminars, workshops, and more to local churches. No one should suffer with out the support of their church community and/or other Christians who understand their plight. Mental illness affects 26% of adults yearly and 25% of adolescents. God cares and is there for you and so are we. DON’T DELAY.

If you have been considering or thinking about getting mental health help; try taking this Mental Health Evaluation to best determine what further steps you may need to take. Click on the link Below and return to our site for further assistance when you complete the assessment.

Mental Health Assessment

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