Esperanza y Aliento
“Make Me Whole”, from Getting Through What You’re Going Through, by Tanner Olson
I’ve been reading a book every few days since mid-February, and it’s amazing how it’s touched my life, every time I read it. The book
Tag: Support
Apoyo entre Pares
Latinoamérica Tiene Algo que El Mundo Necesita
The world’s largest mind health study reveals that the values Latin American culture has practiced for generations — faith, family, community, shared meals — are
Apoyo entre Pares
Por Qué el Gasto en Salud Mental No Está Funcionando
The wealthiest nations spend more on mental health than ever before — and their young adults are doing worse than ever before. Something fundamental is
Seres Queridos y Familias
Por Qué la Familia Lo Cambia Todo
Global research now confirms that family bonds are one of the most powerful forces protecting mental health. Fresh Hope has always known this — and
Depresión
Loneliness & Depression: A Bad Mix
Many believe that loneliness has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. When one takes into account the COVID-19 pandemic, corresponding spike in remote work,
Salud Mental y Fe
About Medication
Pastor Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope, talks in his book, Fresh Hope for Mental Health, about the importance of medication, and taking it as prescribed by your physician (medication is addressed in Chapter 5, pg. 120, of the book). I recently experienced a change in my medication, with the knowledge and oversight of my physician, but still experienced difficulty. I want to share that story: I feel like if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone!
I alluded to it last month, when I talked about the tears that came unbidden, as I laid down on the massage table. Tears that seemingly came out of nowhere! In looking back at that situation, I can see now that they were an indicator of my turn towards a depressive episode, though at the time, I missed all the signs.
Freedom From the Thoughts of Shame
The other day I answered the phone and was greeted with, “This is a phone call like you have never heard before. My name is
