Introductory story – It could be any of us He approached the presenter after the in-service class on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He recognized most of the signs and symptoms of PTSD as things that had bothered him for years. He had nightmares that interfered with his sleep. He described...
1. India and unhelpful beliefs If you live in the Sub-continent, India, you would probably believe that Dalits, untouchables, have no soul, no mind, or no God. You may think they are not human, that they pollute what they touch, and that they have to live out their lives in...
Definition and Rationale Simply stated, a servant’s heart is represented through Christianity when we place other needs ahead of our own. It is evidenced in our lives by the fruits of the spirit or internal motivations for our actions. A servant’s heart impacts our mental health walk by affecting our...
When she was 10, the holidays were magic. The family gathered to feast and fellowship. Turkey, dressing, tamales, and cranberry sauce were plentiful. Lights adorned the house both inside and out, turning it into an extravagant fairy land. Three generations gathered at her grandparent’s home to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas....
Every month of the year commemorates some mental health issue or condition resulting in mental health involvement. This recognition is a positive practice, worldwide, promoting awareness, understanding, destigmatization, fellowship, and compassion around a subject that has too long been misunderstood and hidden. November’s mental health events involve four different mental...
This month the Beautiful Minds Coalition is offering a quick look at the value and risks in faith. Take a minute to reflect on the points below. These points are a summary of a review of research on almost 79,000 people and was reported in: Psychology Today, Posted March 21,...
“September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking.” —Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Beautiful Minds Coalition (BMC) was founded to provide a welcoming and safe space for all of us who deal with mental health issues, long term or short....
She had been incarcerated for 8 years for possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, which she used to self-medicate before being incarcerated. She had been able to function for five years after incarceration because she chose to get appropriate treatment, had a safe and secure environment where people understood her,...
In May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we shared one person’s story of her mental health challenges in order to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. This month we continue to share what people say about their journey. “I don’t even question taking time off for...
The winter solstice is the longest night of the year. It is the night of the year when we literally experience the most darkness before the sun starts to once again gain strength as it slowly moves through winter toward spring. Symbolically, this longest night comes to stand for our...
