Mental Health and Faith

Description

Caroline S Cooper believes that conversations and education on mental health and faith are essential for our society and, specifically, for Christians. Why? Statistics reveal that one in five people live with a mental illness (nami.org). And many people turn to clergy for help first, even before mental health professionals (multiple sources). Caroline is one of those people. She lives with bipolar depression and believes God healed her of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through intensive therapy and the power of God. Now, Caroline is a certified peer specialist in mental health, an author, and a speaker, recently joining the RESPECT Institute with the Missouri Mental Health Foundation.This podcast will be presented in varied formats. Many episodes will be interviews with individuals ranging from people living with mental illness to therapists, pastors, and individuals who work for mental health organizations. Topics will include mental illnesses, the spiritual aspect