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Christian Caring for Mental Illness
What is Your Role

University United Methodist Church
150 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

919-929-7191
Sundays, February 2 - March 2
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2
1:30 p.m.
Located in the Chapel
Additional Information
Please contact Gray Kirby
 at peggsusan@gmail.com 
regarding any questions you may have.
 


Many in our congregation and community are affected by mental illness. On Sunday, Feb. 2, Dr. Harold Koenig, a faculty member at Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Divinity School and one of the world's top experts on religion and health, will kick off a series of seminars on understanding our Christian role in responding to those with mental illness. 

Dr. Koenig's research on religion, health and ethical issues in medicine has been featured on The Today Show, ABC's World News Tonight, Good Morning America, NPR, BBC, Reader's Digest, Parade Magazine and Newsweek. The seminars will be held Sundays, February 2 - March 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. 
Agenda
February 2:  Dr. Harold Koenig Faith, prayer and Mental Illness
 
February 9:  Overview of Mental Illness - Dementia and PTSD (excerpts from
                   movies and discussion)
 
February 16: Depression, Bi-polar and Schizophrenia ( film clips followed by
                   discussion)
 
February 23: Substance Abuse/addictions  and Touret's Syndrome (personal
                    testimonial) and discussion
 
March 2:       Medications and latest treatment options and resources available
                    in the area.
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