Claudia shares about her struggle with depression and feeling sad most of the time. Her faith in Jesus makes all the difference in dealing daily with depression and anxiety, holding onto the truths of Scripture to sustain her in all she does.
The church can be of real help here. The gospel addresses feelings of guilt and shame in a way that lifts burdens rather than adding to them. We are those who listen with compassion and ‘weep with those who weep’ (Romans 12:15).
Clinical Psychologist, Dr Leisa Aitken, spoke at the May 2024 Spotlight Session on ‘Social Media and Mental Health’. This article summarises some key aspects of her presentation.
Rev. Simon Carter was recently interviewed in our first MH+ PCI Spotlight Session, giving an insight into his lived experience of ADHD.
Clinical Psychologist, Sarah Hindle, works in private practice and has a special interest in ADHD, focusing on therapeutic support especially of adults with a late diagnosis. Sarah presented at the first Spotlight Session for the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, informed by research, experience as a clinician, and experiences living alongside of family-members with ADHD.
