Mental Health and Your Church: A Handbook for Biblical Care

Mental ill-health is far more common than many of us think. Statistics suggest that one in six people will have experienced a mental-health struggle in the past week. That means there are many in our church families battling with thoughts, feelings and even voices that distract them, drag them down and nudge them towards despair. But when it comes to helping, we often find ourselves unsure of where to begin and afraid of making things worse by saying and doing the wrong things. This compassionate and practical book will help you understand people who are struggling and respond with biblical wisdom, and equip you to play your part in making your church a place where those who wrestle with mental-health conditions are welcomed, understood, nurtured and supported: a foretaste of the new creation.