“6 Things I Found in the Fresh Hope Support Group” By Samanta Karraá
By: Samanta Karraa When I started attending a Fresh Hope group I found- People who had a mental health diagnosis, who were living a full
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“Demonic vs. Delirious: Why I Didn’t Need Exorcism to Be Healed” By Katie Dale
By: Katie Dale Growing up in an evangelical church, I was encouraged to know some key scriptures. By the time I was diagnosed with Bipolar
Interview with Samantha Karraa
On today’s episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad Hoefs talks with Samantha Karraa. Samantha is a youth pastor in El Salvador. Brad
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How I Went From Surviving to Thriving: 3 Simple Steps By: Samantha Karraa
I am living a full and rich life in spite of my
disorder. My relationships are better than they have ever been. A new love has covered my marriage. I’m being able to take care of and enjoy my parents and my children. I have new friends. New goals and dreams. I have taken on new projects. I am serving the Lord with gladness in my job and ministries at church.
Don’t get me wrong- I still have bad days. There are still days when it is hard to get up
and get moving. But even on bad days my hope tank is full. I manage my illness and it does not define me. I am thriving.
How did I get from surviving to thriving? To me, it happened in 3 simple but powerful steps.
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Church Myths About Mental Illness
One of four families in our churches are dealing with a member with a mental health diagnosis. There are many kinds of mental illness, like depression, anorexia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. There are several categorizes for these illnesses as well. Everyone’s experience is different. Each person’s illness has different symptoms. What are some of misconceptions we make about mental illness?
“How to Manage the Anxiety of Meeting New People” By Stan Popvich
Some people get very anxious when they try to make new friends. Meeting new people for the first time can be very stressful if you are shy.
Here are 6 suggestions on how you can make new friends without getting anxious and fearful.
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Bipolar and The Lack of Motivation
By: Rick Qualls I just don’t want to. There I said it. Maybe you know the feeling. One symptom for many with bipolar is a
“Ditching the Shame Game” By Jamie Meyer
By Jamie Meyer The most dreaded question anyone with a difficult mental health disorder wants to hear is: What do you do for a living?
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“Getting Hopeful: Seven Reasons to Start a Fresh Hope Group in Your Church” By Katie Dale
The church is a beautiful body of redeemed souls, yet our minds are still subject to the effects of sin in our fallen world. This is a truth we can’t ignore. Which is why it is so crucial that the church proactively and appropriately responds to hurting members that are in need of attention and proper treatment of their mental health conditions.
Fresh Hope for Mental Health is such a way to assist in the healing process. Having a Fresh Hope group in place in your church will empower participants to live a full, rich and faith-filled life in spite of their mental health challenges.
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