Pastor Brad interviews Shannon Royce
Pastor Brad interviews Shannon Royce. Shannon is the Director of the HHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives. Shannon Royce brings a wealth of experience …
Self-Care for Ministry Leaders
On this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs pours his heart out about his own struggles and personal journey with mental …
What Do People Say When You Are Depressed?
But those who say, “You are important to me. I will stay with you through this” are gifts from God.
The words, “You are not going crazy.” There are medical reasons for the way that you feel, and affirmation from those who care bring relief. Depression brings fear of slipping more deeply into the shadows.
Why Loved Ones Need Support Too by Renae Blum
“You go there and realize you’re not alone. That as helpless and hopeless as it may seem, someone else has been through it too. The ‘hope’ component is pretty big,” Rob said.
Stressed-Out Young People Need to Hear Your Stories
A few years ago, a study revealed the youngest generations of adults in America are also the most stressed. In one sense, this is no big surprise, given the economic and social factors influencing quality of life and near-future prospects for Millennials—adults ages 13 to 35—and for Gen Xers, whose scores are virtually tied with those of their younger counterparts.
Five Keys to Successfully Navigating Change in Spite of a Mental Health Challenge
As they say, “The only thing that never changes is change.” Life is full of changes. Some changes that we make, others make, or life makes for us. Some changes we like; others we do not. Change is unavoidable.
How To Find A Good Christian Mental Health Counselor
“Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counselor. Just like everything in life, you have your good counselors and you have your not so great counselors. The key is to find one that will help you solve your current mental health problems. If you do not know what you are looking for or where to start, then here are a few ideas in how to…”
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