Mental health continues to exist as a challenge for some Christians to acknowledge and discuss without contempt. Stigma hinders some from getting the help they may need to overcome their soul's challenges. In recent years, churches have increasingly been discussing mental health topics in creative ways. For example, churches have invited mental health professionals to talk about anxiety or depression to their congregants. Some denominations have included mental health topics in their major annual ... READ MORE
About Clergy Reflections on Mental Health
Clergy Reflections on Mental Health is an interfaith blog that offers wisdom, encouragement, and motivation for faith communities. The Clergy Blog Task Force allows clergy to share their connection to mental health through their stories and ministry experiences.
* Our mission is to offer multiple perspectives on how faith communities can reduce stigma around mental health and offer hope for all.
* Contributors provide examples and ideas of how our different faith communities address our mental health challenges, navigating crucial topics each month.
* The written experiences that our clergy contributors share allow other faith leaders to hopefully feel less alone in dealing with mental health issues.
Visit and SUBSCRIBE at https://clergymhblog.blogspot.com/
* Our mission is to offer multiple perspectives on how faith communities can reduce stigma around mental health and offer hope for all.
* Contributors provide examples and ideas of how our different faith communities address our mental health challenges, navigating crucial topics each month.
* The written experiences that our clergy contributors share allow other faith leaders to hopefully feel less alone in dealing with mental health issues.
Visit and SUBSCRIBE at https://clergymhblog.blogspot.com/
- Send comments and/or questions to: ClergyMHBlog@gmail.com
Our Committee:
Paul Burgess, BA, M. Div, D. Min
Minister
The Rev. Beth Cantrell
Clergy-at-Large
The Rev. Barbara Elder
Clergy-at-Large
The Rev. Dr. Garry J. Crites
Clergy-at-Large
Warren Kinghorn, MD, ThD
Psychiatrist, Theologian, Duke University Medical Center and Duke Divinity School
Krisha Miller
Faith Connections on Mental Illness Board Member
Paul Burgess, BA, M. Div, D. Min
Minister
The Rev. Beth Cantrell
Clergy-at-Large
The Rev. Barbara Elder
Clergy-at-Large
The Rev. Dr. Garry J. Crites
Clergy-at-Large
Warren Kinghorn, MD, ThD
Psychiatrist, Theologian, Duke University Medical Center and Duke Divinity School
Krisha Miller
Faith Connections on Mental Illness Board Member