Medication and mental health

In this episode, we discuss the spectrum of views about the use of medication in the treatment of mental health concerns. We talk about how to seek wisdom from experts and wise counselors, and we give some words of caution regarding the over-emphasis of medication in the healing process. Click below to access the article by Esther Smith that we reference in this episode:https://esthermariesmith.com/a-christian-response-to-opioids-and-chronic-pain/Click below for information about The Whole Life, a book by Eliza Huie and Esther Smith.https://newgrowthpress.com/search-results-page?q=the+whole+life+book&aff=59Note:  This episode was originally released exclusively to our Patreon subscribers during Season 2 of Counsel for Life. Any promotions or giveaways mentioned in the episode were reserved for our subscribers at the time of the original release.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors.But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you!(Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com