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

glimpses of hope symbolised by Billy Buttons in a field

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.

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.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Landscape image of a valley with a cloud overhead and sunlight shining through.

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.