Woodbury Church of Christ Sermons Woodbury Church of Christ

Mental Illness doesn't just impact the one suffering; it deeply impacts the people that love them. What does it look like to care for someone with mental illness? 

We don't always connect virtues with mental health but carrying around anger, and bitterness will weigh you down. Forgiveness is a path toward true healing. 

Tough things happen to all humans. How they impact us and how we respond is part of our journey toward healing. 

Ever felt your chest constrict and your heart rate increase? More than half of US adults will have a mental health disorder in their lifetime, and 20% in a given year. Sadly, a misunderstanding of Christian ideas makes the problem worse rather than better. How do Christians understand Scripture and Anxiety?

Depression is common today, but it has been common throughout history, even among those we would consider spiritual giants. 

Dale, an elder at Woodbury and licensed family therapist, is addressing myths/stigmas related to mental health and faith. With his church/faith/therapy experience, he’ll be able to talk about where the two intersect, and some of the unhelpful ideas Christians have about mental health.