Christian Caring for Mental Illness
What is Your Role
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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. |
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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. |