Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach

You’re in a crowded room full of friends and family, yet you are so uncomfortable that even your brain is screaming, SHUSH!!! If you think this scenario is unfamiliar and could never happen to you or someone you know, think again.

In the United States, 1 in 5 citizens experience some form of mental health issue(s). The percentage is much higher if you are a former Military, First Responder, or from a few other high-stress work environments. An estimated 41% of veterans need mental health care programs every year.¹

Everyone knows someone who suffers from some form of Mental Health issue. They likely have just kept it hidden due to the stigma attached. This is especially true in the church. We (especially Church Leaders) should regularly encourage our members to acknowledge (I always joke that it is time for my check up from the neck up 🙃) and seek help even if unsure what is happening. Having MH issue(s) in today’s chaotic evil world should never seem out of place. We really need to be thanking God that everyone is not affected. Holding it in can have far-reaching negative results.

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Please note I have not vetted each of these resources.

Mental Health Resources – Focus on the Family

5 Reasons Christians Don’t Talk about Mental Health Struggles

Your Resource Guide to Mental Health: Prayers, Podcasts, and Scripture

Church and Mental Health – Resources

Lighthouse Network

CRISIS HELP LINES

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1. https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/the-state-of-veterans-mental-health/ ↩︎