Return

Mental Health Awareness and the Church

by Joi Thomas, AFRO The Black Media Authority, MD, 4/1/2022

Description

This article helps to identify the root causes of the mental health crisis in America, as well as steps forward that the church can take to address the issues.

Features

an analysis of the current mental health crisis; steps forward for the African American church in the midst of the crisis

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders in the African American church

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Use this article to gain a better understanding of the depth of the current mental health crisis.

  • Be reminded of the impact of COVID on the mental health of people and how it continues to have lingering impacts yet today.

  • Become inspired to develop a vision for the role the church can play aiding the mental health crisis by learning how one minister identified and responded to the need within his community.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Abby Miller

Director of Northeast

Abby Miller consults with congregations in northeast Indiana. She has experience resource consulting with congregations from her year as a Center intern in 2018. Abby received her undergraduate degree in ministry leadership from International House of Prayer University in Kansas City and her master’s degree in ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University-Wesley Seminary. She enjoys design and creativity in her free time.

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.