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...
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...
