When Spiritual Counsel Can Be Counterproductive – Understanding Scrupulosity

How do you usually respond to someone who is wrestling with spiritual concerns? We’re likely to listen, pray, offer care, counsel, and comfort from God’s word. But (very) occasionally, this is entirely the wrong approach. That’s because the need for ongoing reassurance may indicate an underlying mental health condition known as scrupulosity – a sub-type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Glimpses of Hope

It’s in times like these that I long for Jesus to return and for the horror to be over. No more tears, pain, suffering, despair. That will be a good day. For the moment, we need glimpses of hope.
Masculinity, Mental Health and the Church

Rev. Dr. Keith Condie explores the role Christian faith and community might play in assisting the mental health of young men.
From Creation to Hope: A Theological Perspective of Menopause

The female body was designed deliberately, lovingly and with purpose. So what does God have to say about menopause? Kate Snell helps us look at menopause through God’s story.
10 Ways to Support Young Women: Part 3

The final instalment of a three-part series will equip you with practical tips to come alongside and support the young women and teenagers in your life.
10 Ways to Support Young Women: Part 2

The second instalment of a three-part series will equip you with practical tips to come alongside and support the young women in your life.
10 Ways to Support Young Women: Part 1

This three-part series will equip you with practical tips to come alongside and support the young women in your life.
7 ways to champion girls in your youth ministry

Grace reflects on why girls aren’t coming to youth group as much as they used to and offers practical advice for what we could about it.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Neil Jeyasingam, spoke at the MHPCI Spotlight session on Borderline Personality Disorder. This article gathers information from his presentation and other sources. This article includes content that some readers may find sensitive. Please take care. Until March 31, 2025, you can purchase a copy of Neil’s presentation here. Imagine that […]
Spotlight Session: Depression

Lyn Worsley, founder of the Resilience Centre, joined us for a spotlight session on depression. What it is, how to treat it, and how to support someone living with it.