Brain Malfunction versus Mental Illness
In the ongoing, and important, discussion of the nature of mental illness it seems to me that it would be incredibly helpful if we could be more deliberate in our distinction between “mental illness,”...
View ArticleThe Mind, Body, and Medications
In my ongoing study of the subject of mental/emotional illness, counseling, and the church; I found a very helpful chapter in the recently released book, Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. The final...
View ArticleDownplaying the DSM – Psychiatry’s ‘Bible’
[Today’s post is written by Jonathan Holmes, Counseling Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also a Council Board member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. I am grateful for...
View ArticleRESOURCES: Mental Illness
As we seek to grow in ministering to one another, in both grace and truth, here is another page of resources for your further study. BOOKS/BOOKLETS Bipolar Disorder (Ed Welch) Blame it on the Brain?...
View ArticleThe Depression Epidemic Revisited
[Today’s guest post is written by Jonathan Holmes, counseling pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio.] Recently, Christianity Today linked to an article by Dan Blazer, which was originally part...
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NUGGETS [8/8/13]
Lessons Learned from Unthinkable Sexual Abuse – “I recently learned that a missionary whom I have known and trusted for twenty years has, for his entire adult life, been a sexual predator.” Counseling...
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NUGGETS for Counselors [8/22/13]
Thank you, Jonathan Holmes, for these important counseling-related links: Conservative Christianity and the Transgender Question – Russell Moore on transgender issues. A Glut of Antidepressants – From...
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Some Thoughts on Mental Suffering
Last night, a couple brothers and I were discussing the power of empathy when ministering to those who are mentally troubled, that is, the loving ministry of listening to one another and entering each...
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NUGGETS
Here are two videos that I encourage you to watch, and one article to read, this weekend. Biblical Counseling and Mental Illness – In their latest podcast, the Biblical Counseling Coalition graciously...
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NUGGETS
Being a Friend to those with Mental Struggles/Illness – It’s all pretty heavy stuff to deal with but do you know the single best thing you can do to help someone. Do We Need a Still Small Voice Before...
View ArticleYou Can Help Your Suicidal Friend
In yesterday’s post, Bruce Ray corrected eleven myths and misconceptions commonly believed about suicide. Today, he introduces us to the horrific reality of how prevalent suicide has become in our...
View ArticleMental Illness & the Church
This morning, the Biblical Counseling Coalition posted a wise and thoughtful article on the subject of mental illness, written by Jeremy Pierre. Please take time to read it in full. Here’s the first...
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Insufficient Evidence that Cannabinoids Improve Mental Health – “The most comprehensive analysis of medicinal cannabinoids and their impact on six mental health disorders — combining 83 studies...
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Six New LifeLine Mini-Books Available for Pre-Order
As the series editor for the LifeLine mini-books, it’s a joy to let you know that six more titles are now available for pre-order from Shepherd Press. 10:00 A.M. UPDATE: Shepherd Press just notified...
View ArticleGUEST POST: Why I Wrote “Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder”...
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, nearly 1 in 4 American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.[1] As biblical counselors, it’s not uncommon for us to meet with men,...
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Answering Questions About Psychiatric Medication
Questions abound about the helpfulness of medication for mood-related disorders. Therefore, I was encouraged by this episode of the Messy Podcast in which Scott Mehl interviews Dr. Charles Hodges, MD,...
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