29 | Mental Illness Part 1 of 6 – Helping Others, Stigma, and Happy Endings

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month.  I don’t normally talk exclusively about mental illness on this podcast, but I am taking the entire month of May to specifically address this topic. Not only are people suffering and dying, but unnecessary division is being caused in our church communities against those that are struggling. There is much harm being caused from stigma, a lack of knowledge, a judgmental, pious spirit, and passed down beliefs that have no scientific backing. There is also a lack of knowledge amongst those suffering. When we don’t know the power and promises of the word of God, we become victims to our minds and thoughts, remaining powerless over them. I don’t claim that the word of God will erase mental illness, but I have proved in my own battle with bipolar and suicidal depression that including scripture in the battle for the mind is of paramount importance, and for me, was life-saving. This month as we discuss mental illness, I will discuss stigma, counseling, medication, suicide, and so much more. I am open to your feedback or questions! Email me at [email protected] I am not a mental health professional, but I am a suicide attempt survivor and speak from first-hand experience of living with a mental illness called Bipolar Type II. If you are having an emergency, please call 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Information on this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice or as a replacement for professional care but is for educational purposes only.   Download your free Mental Health Resource Guide Here https://jenniferskaw.ck.page/resourceguide2022 Listen to Jennifer's song "Field of Grace" here Watch the video of the song in this episode here.   Listen to Jennifer on Spotify Jennifer's Online Bible Study Email - [email protected] Sign up for my newsletter Jennifer’s Website Jennifer’s YouTube Music Channel Buy Jennifer’s Music Heaven… If you died this moment, would you be in heaven? How do you get there anyway? What relationship does Jesus offer you personally? Watch my YouTube video HERE to find these answers