Posts Tagged ‘news’
By jasonmaddox On July 18th, 2014
One of the most prominent reasons mental health issues face harsh skepticism both in and outside of the church is the perception that there are no scientific ways to identify…
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By jasonmaddox On May 30th, 2014
The relationship between Christian counseling and secular psychiatry is often presented as being characterized by conflict. In recent years, this misperception is slowly changing, but there are still many who…
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By jasonmaddox On May 16th, 2014
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is believed to affect over 2.3 million American veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars alone, adding to an estimated total of 24.4 million Americans thought…
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By jasonmaddox On May 7th, 2014
In the past, research has shown that music can have incredible healing qualities, especially for the brain. One study showed that individuals with moderate to severe dementia saw a significant…
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By jasonmaddox On April 23rd, 2014
The Church has made great progress in how we address mental illness within our communities and our congregations, but there is still a great deal more work to be done.…
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By jasonmaddox On April 9th, 2014
When many Christians begin to struggle under the weight of mental health issues, it is common to turn to prayer for answers or help. Some surveys say nearly half of…
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By jasonmaddox On March 31st, 2014
A year ago, Rick and Kay Warren’s lives were torn apart when their son Matthew died from a self-inflicted gunshot. Rick, pastor of Saddleback Church, still finds himself in tears…
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By jasonmaddox On February 19th, 2014
It is no secret that childhood abuse or living with parents under the grip of addiction often have life-long effects that long outlive their damaging environments, but we are just…
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By jasonmaddox On October 5th, 2012
At the Desiring God 2012 National Conference that took place in Minneapolis, Minn., over the weekend, counseling expert Ed Welch spoke on how Christians can improve the way they minister…
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