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Elijah: The Prophet And Depression
“And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19: 12 Depression is really a family of disorders. Major depression presents itself with the
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Be Still?!
The definition of still is 1) not moving or making a sound, 2) deep silence and calm. For me, I can come home after work
Seven Tools for Overcoming Impulse Control Issues
While I have had no major mood swings or episodes in the last 14 years, I have and continue to have to self-monitor my impulse
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Facing Real Together
I heard her cries with my heart, more than my ears, each wail reverberating in my aching chest. I cradled her head and held her
We’re Breaking Down the Walls of Stigma One Story at a Time
We are breaking down the walls of stigma one story at time. We’re empowering people to live well in spite of having a mental health diagnosis.
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Ten Resolutions for Living Well in Spite of Having a Mental Health Diagnosis
I will not die before I’m dead. As long as I have breath in my body, I will get up and live each day. I’m not going to take life sitting down trying to cope only with getting through the day. (And yes, I know there are days like that, but I am not going to let that happen every day of my life!) I refuse to let bipolar disorder rob me of living my life well.
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A Special Interview with Kay Warren, Co-Founder of Saddleback Church
Four years ago the Warrens youngest son, Matthew, lost his battle with a mental illness. And in the three years that have followed the Warrens have become advocates for hope for mental health. I had the privilege of being on a panel for their first Gathering on Mental Health and the Church. At Fresh Hope we are thankful for the encouragement of the Warrens regarding our ministry. The Warrens are the real deal. They have had pain and have suffered deep pain.
The Seven Cardinal Rules for Life
Recently I ran across the “7 Cardinal Rules for Life” by Stephen Covey. I thought I’d share them in today’s post. There seems to be
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You Are Not Alone: An Interview with Sheila Walsh
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Sheila Walsh talks openly about her struggle with depression and her walk with the Lord.
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