Fresh Hope for Mental Health
The Importance of Moving Toward as Opposed to Moving Away
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Brad discusses the importance of moving toward something as opposed to moving away from something.
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
An Incredible Story of Rescue from the Bering Sea: A Testimony of Hope!
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in desperate situations. Situations where if the Lord does not rescue us we won’t survive. There are those times
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Anxiety And Bipolar
As a young pastor I developed anxiety eating with others. It was a situation difficult to avoid since many activities centered on food. Rather than
5 Insights on Forgiving Yourself
Wallowing in what happened will get you nowhere. Allow those few times a day to do this and then get on with your day. Don’t sit around letting your mind “wander around” on its own. Take charge. As you do this, it will get easier.
When “I” Becomes “We” Wellness Happens
From my perspective, finding at least one person that you trust can be key for successful recovery. Let’s be honest, a mental health issue, when not treated can distort your perception of reality and easily affect your behavior and choices. And when this happens we need someone to speak into our situation to help us make the necessary corrections in the course of our mental health recovery.
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How to Support Our Children with Depression
Every child experiences “the blues” every once in a while, but when the sadness becomes relentless, it could manifest into depression. Depression can affect a
Faith and Mental Illness
A Psychology Professor Shares the Five Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers
So, how do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies “originals”: thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals — including embracing failure. “The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they’re the ones who try the most,” Grant says. “You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones.”
Little Steps in Depression Management by Pastor Rick Qualls
Long walks help with depression management. Fresh air, sunshine, the rhythmic motion of walking has healing effects. Exercise is an indispensable part of recovery. Physical activity can unstress some of the knots of anxiety. Walking in nature seems to have healing benefits.
Faith and Mental Illness
“Where Does Hope Begin?” By Pastor John Anderson
“We realize that being in community with others that have similar struggles is vitally important and part of the copping process. In the context of any life challenge, we need to lean on those around us who have words of solidarity, comfort, and of wisdom.”
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