Mental Illness and the Church
If you are having surgery, or suffering with chronic illness, or undergoing chemotherapy treatment, or have had a heart attack, the church can be a resource of support and help. People rally around these individuals with prayer, food, cards, and visits. But if you suffer from chronic mental illness, or have a family member who is struggling with addiction, or have a child with depression, the church has often been strangely silent. And yet, these individuals and families need the same kind of support as any individual or family who struggles with illness. What is the reason for the...more