STORIES, MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION
3 Myths of Suicide and How the Church can Address Them
July 07, 2020
There are several myths about suicide that, at one point in my life, I believed; however, there are also many things that I have learned since then.
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3 Mitos Acerca del Suicidio y Como la Iglesia Puede Abordarlos
June 12, 2020
Hay varios mitos acerca del suicidio que, en un momento de mi vida, yo creía; sin embargo, también hay muchas cosas que he aprendido desde entonces.
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There's Always More: Surviving Suicide, Embracing the New
January 22, 2018
Dr. Mark E. Poindexter reflects on claiming a second chance at life after surviving a suicide attempt. (TW: suicide)
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The Importance of Being Supportive
Rev. Mary Alice Do | September 08, 2016
A few years ago, I was having serious suicidal thoughts. My therapist was out of town, so I talked with my pastor. After we talked for a while, I shared with her that I always find strength and comfort in the belief that God shares in my pain and I am not alone.
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When Faith Alone Isn't Enough
Rev. Dr. Terry Crump | November 18, 2015
Over the past several years, I have increasingly seen social media posts and been privy to private conversations in hushed tones among Christians about the importance of mental health. For many years the prevailing stance within the church has been one of silence. “Jesus will fix it” is the motto.
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