Mental health 2: Emotional resilience, the bio-psycho-social model, the power of story, and depression in the Psalms

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In the second half of our discussion with Christian psychiatrist Daniel Maughan, we work through some ways in which the church might play in role in supporting those struggling with their mental health back to fullness of life. But is there also a place for the church in gently pushing back on the medicalisation of ordinary emotions and modelling a greater sense of mental resilience? And what kind of narratives within the Christian faith and scriptural tradition might help us move away from damaging or judgemental stereotypes about mental health?
Some useful resources recommended by Daniel:
The Mind and Soul Foundation
Tackling mental illness together, by Alan Thomas
Christianity and Depression, by Tasia Scrutton
Subscribe to the Matters of Life and Death podcast: https://pod.link/1509923173
If you want to go deeper into some of the topics we discuss, visit John's website: http://www.johnwyatt.com
For more resources to help you explore faith and the big questions, visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com

Released on 7 Dec 2022

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