Hope Channel Launches Groundbreaking Mental Health Documentary Series Starting with "Grief and Loss: A Story of Hope Rediscovered"
Hope Channel proudly announces the premiere of a thought-provoking, inspiring ten-part documentary series exploring the intricate depths of mental health and its significance in our lives.
Article Series on Ministering to those with Mental Health Issues
Below are links to four articles in a series on ministering to those with mental health issues that appeared in the Elder's Digest magazine throughout 2022.
Mental Health Destigmatization: A Corporate Journey - Francois Louw
Watch Pastor Francois Louw's Keynote at the 3rd Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle, with English captions.
Resources for Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or thoughts of harming yourself, help is out there. Here are some useful resources for suicide prevention.
Four Supportive Steps to Take When a Family in Your Church Receives a Disability Diagnosis
The days after parents hear that their child has a disability or special need can be difficult days. During this season, parents need an anchor to help steady them. Their church should be that anchor.
Key Signs of Schizophrenia
Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Schizophrenia
How to Advocate for Mental Health in College: Real Students’ Stories
In a college mental health crisis, students are speaking up. Find out how students are advocating for mental health on their campuses.
Intellectual Disability
WebMD article
Global Children's Ministries Conference
This Conference, presented by the General Conference Children's Ministries Department, will take place January 27-28, 2022.
Links related to Learning Disabilities
Detecting Learning Disabilities
Adventist Recovery Ministries – North American Division
Find Community. Journey to Freedom.
Adventist Recovery Ministries Global
Christ-centered Help for all Addictions.
NAD Releases Free Booklet on Mental Health
The North American Division's Department of Literature Ministries has released a free booklet on mental health. I Want More In My Life was written by diverse authors that have mapped out mental-health-building experiences and have identified and outlined the path to the positives, not to invalidate that life can be hard, but to give us…
Stigma, discrimination and mental illness
Article with useful information about stigma, discrimination and mental illness.
Depression
World Health Organization Fact Sheet on Depression.
The Gospel and Mental Health
The gospel of God’s love is as healing today as it was to those whom Jesus encountered centuries ago.
COVID-19 Mental Health Initiative for Youth and Young adults
The General Conference launched a Mental Health initiative during the church’s Annual Council on October 8, 2021. The goal is to raise awareness, provide resources and call people to action to help reverse the increase in depression, anxiety, stress and trauma-related disorders, substance abuse and suicidal ideations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental Health First Aid Guidelines
Guidelines for mental health first aid techniques.
Staying sane in an insane world
Pastors must cultivate the ability and capacity to withstand and adapt appropriately in times of stress and adversity—for everyone’s sake. Ministry Magazine article by Torben Bergland.
Fixed up or burned out?
The satisfaction of having done something well, knowing that it has had an impact, being proud of it, or receiving recognition and appreciation from others are rewards that may be far more valuable than money. Ministry Magazine article by Torben Bergland
Breaking Down Common Mental Health Misconceptions
Debunking some common mental health misconceptions and showing that some of these problems are more common than may be thought.
Finding God's Purpose in My Child's Disability
A program focused on Autism awareness presented by GNYC Health Ministries, Family Ministries & AHPROFHA.
NAD Family Ministries Counselor Directory
Counselor Directory of the North American Division Family Ministries Department.
The Dos and Don’ts of Protecting Mental Health in a Crisis
Breaking the link between severe stress and anxiety.
When You’re Feeling Down
In a Funk? Here’s How to Shake It Off.
How Grief Can Affect Your Health
How to overcome effects of grief on your health.
How ADHD Affects Your Relationship
Your ADHD Relationship Survival Guide.
A Visual Guide to ADHD in Adults (Provided by WebMD)
ADHD/ADD in Adults: Symptoms and Treatments.
Study Habits and the ADHD Child (Provided by WebMD)
Better Study Habits for ADHD Kids.
Discipline and the ADHD Child (Provided by WebMD)
Parenting Dos and Don’ts: ADHD & Discipline.
Emotional Intelligence – PPT
Presentation by Julian Melgosa, PhD, in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Emotional Intelligence – PDF
Presentation by Julian Melgosa, PhD, in PDF format.
American Psychiatric Association – Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders booklet
Booklet by the American Psychiatric Association.
America Psychiatric Association – Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership
A collaboration between psychiatrists and clergy aimed at fostering a dialogue between the two fields.
Challenged by the Challenged
Sermon by Laurie Evans, a retired pastor, in the Dynamic Steward magazine of October-December, 2014.
Global Health Issues: Mental Health - Suicide
Article by Katia Reinert in the Elder’s Digest of October-December 2017.
WHO Report – Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders – Global Health Estimates
Global Health Estimates by the World Health Organization.
Ministering to Families Affected by Autism
Article by Debra L. Ketelsen in the Ministry Magazine of May, 2008.
Emotional and Psychiatric Disability Booklet
Booklet compiled by the General Conference Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department.
Communication Disorder Booklet
Booklet compiled by the General Conference Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department.
Intellectual Disabilities Booklet
Booklet compiled by the General Conference Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department.
