Mental Health Archives

Trauma Informed Ministry

Posted March 22nd, 2021

Trauma informed pedagogy is not a packaged program or a step-by-step curriculum. Rather, it intentionally integrates the six principles of trauma-informed care into our educational ministries as we create and… Read more »

Mental Health Matters: Part One

Posted February 2nd, 2021

Older adults are particularly vulnerable to mental health concerns because of a number of factors: loss of independence, loss of a job, loss of a home, loss of a spouse… Read more »

Raising Awareness of Mental Health Issues on a College Campus

Posted May 21st, 2020

Campus ministers are called to affirm the whole person, so what is our role as those who minister to students during college years who find themselves struggling with mental health… Read more »

Being Grounded: A Campus Minister’s Guide to Working with those Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Posted May 19th, 2020

Being a campus minister means you are often a “first responder” when students’ struggles with mental health become overwhelming. We hope this resource helps you feel more confident in what… Read more »

24/7 Crisis Helplines

Posted May 7th, 2020

Curated links to National 24/7 helplines including Disaster Distress Helpline, Suicide Prevention Helpline, Veterans Crisis Line, Domestic Violence Hotline, ChildHelp Child Abuse Hotline, and Trevor Project Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Young… Read more »

Steps Pastors and Congregations Can Take to Prepare for Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19

Posted April 29th, 2020

Practical suggestions for pastors and churches with links to several sources of online training in skills of mental health first aid, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed pastoral care.

Mental Health Well-Being during a Pandemic

Posted March 23rd, 2020

Produced by Presbyterian Mental Health Network (PMHN). Single sheet, downloadable. Designed for congregations, clergy, and communities. Coping with emotions of stress, fear and panic, and tips for promoting mental and… Read more »

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