It’s the third birthday of Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness, Family and Church. To celebrate I am sharing 10 things I’ve learned along the way since the publication of the book on September 30, 2014. 10. Mental Illness is stubborn. It takes an average of 10 years forContinue reading “10 Things We Know About Mental Illness “
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The Hurricane Within
For people with mental health challenges, living in the path of a major hurricane can create an equally devastating hurricane within. Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder already elevate ones vulnerability in times of stress. Then add an oncoming category five or four hurricane to the mix and imagine tripling the feelings ofContinue reading “The Hurricane Within “
Breaking the Silence about Kids and Mental Illness
Just today I gently reminded my young son that one of the most important jobs I have is to help him grow. That is why, I explain, as parents we pay attention to caring for his whole body as he grows, including his brain and his mental health. There’s a lot of talk about helpingContinue reading “Breaking the Silence about Kids and Mental Illness “
Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund 