Book Recommendations
Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness
Burnout: Resting in God’s Fairness by Brad Hambrick
It Has Not Yet Appeared What We Shall Be: A Reconsideration of the Imago Dei in Light of Those with Severe Cognitive Disabilities by George C. Hammond
Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning
The Happy Christian: Ten Ways to Be a Joyful Believer in a Gloomy World
God’s Battle Plan for the Mind: The Puritan Practice of Biblical Meditation
Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission
Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness
Article Links
Articles are organized under the general outline of Love, Know, Speak, Do (See Paul Tripp’s Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands). You can find more resources on other subjects here.
Love
These links will help you build an understanding of the problem in general. Included are definitions, personal testimonies, and research.
9 Things You Should Know About Mental Health | TGC | The Gospel Coalition
10 Ways Mental Illness Is Stigmatized in the Church » Amy Simpson
5 Types of Mental Health Professionals: Title, Education, and Purpose | Brad Hambrick
6 Reasons Why Anxiety, Worry, & Fear are Particular Problems for Christians
Frankly Speaking: Two myths about Christians and depression
More Pastors Embrace Talk of Mental Ills – NYTimes.com
Rebuilding Life in the Aftermath of Grief « Commentary Magazine
Remember, Mental Illness Doesn’t Tell the Full Story » Amy Simpson
Saved and Depressed: A Real Conversation about Faith and Health
10 Tips on Embracing People with Mental Illness in the Church
2 Ingredients for Leading Ministry Leaders with Mental Ill… | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer
BCC Weekend Resource: Mental Illness and the Church | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
How Do We Deal With Our ‘Problem People’ & The Mentally Struggling In Our Churches? – 20schemes
Studies and Research
11 Historical Geniuses and Their Possible Mental Disorders – Mental Floss
Do you inherit your parent’s mental illness? – BBC News
The Church and Mental Illness | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
The Christian Struggle with Mental Illness | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer
NIMH · Scan Predicts Whether Therapy or Meds Will Best Lift Depression
NIMH · Training for the Future
Study: Cat Parasite Tied To Schizophrenia, Mental Illnesses « CBS DC
Personal Accounts
‘I walked my way back to sanity’: Bryony Gordon on starting a support group to beat mental illness
Bipolar Disorder, Biblical Counseling, and Sin | Southern Reformation
Celebrities praise Prince Harry after grief denouncement | Daily Mail Online
Prince William has a powerful warning about the stigma surrounding mental health
espnW — Former WNBA great Chamique Holdsclaw on shattered facades and reclaimed purpose
thankful house: What Shall We Then Do?
Isabel Hardman: When my mind stopped working, I realised just how badly we treat mental health
Kay Warren: A Year of Grieving Dangerously | Christianity Today
Mental Illness, Redemption, and a God I Can Trust–Part 1 » Amy Simpson
Mental Illness, Redemption, and a God I Can Trust–Part 2 » Amy Simpson
Too Close, Too Hurtful, Too Important | “believe, teach, and confess”
When Your Spouse Is Mentally Ill | CT Women | Christianity Today
Know
These links will help you find out about the problem in more detail. This includes interpretations, information on specific issues, and possible causes.
Asking Good Questions about Mental Illness | Brad Hambrick (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV)
Mental Illness: What is the Church’s Role? by Amy Simpson
Ed Stetzer – Mental Illness & Medication vs. Spiritual Struggles & Biblical Counseling
Ed Stetzer on Mental Illness: ‘Christians Should Not Be Afraid of Medicine’
A Conversation about Mental Health and Faith » Amy Simpson
Brain Malfunction versus Mental Illness | Counseling One Another
Can Churches Separate Mental Illness and Shame? | Christianity Today
Charles Krauthammer: The real Navy Yard scandal – The Washington Post
David Kopel: Guns, Mental Illness and Newtown – WSJ.com
Ed Stetzer is dead-on about mental illness and Christians…now what? | Church4EveryChild
Evangelicals, You’re Wrong about Mental Illness » Amy Simpson
Guest Post: The Gospel and Mental Illness – Kevin DeYoung
How do Christians view mental illness?
How has faith shaped our view of mental illness?
Is Mental Illness Actually Biblical?
Mental Illness, Psychiatric Drugs, and Counseling Education | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
Mental Illness; The Church: An Interview with Amy Simpson
Mental Illness and the Christian: Scripture and Science | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer
The mental illness taboo is a problem for all of us
The Mind, Body, and Medications
The Role of Language in the Stigma of Mental Illness | Biblical Counseling Coalition Blogs
The Root of Mental Health | Desiring God
Why Pastors Are Committing Suicide
Specific Issues
Five Obstacles Men Overcome to Accept Mental Health Problems | Psychology Today
Hashtags Won’t Heal Us | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com
Stories of Suicide and the Faith Community
Speak
These links start to provide possible guidance, advice, or direction – resources for speaking into someone’s life.
10 Resolutions for Mental Health | Desiring God
A Prayer for Mental Health | thinking worship
God’s Nouthetic Confrontation of Uncaring Shepherds
Having Mental Health Issues Doesn’t Mean You’re a Bad Christian – RELEVANT Magazine
Having Mental Illness Is Like Being In Fight Club – The Blazing Center
Hope in the Darkness of Mental Illness
Managing Anxiety and Making Friends | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com
Q&A: How Can I Ask My Church for Help with Mental Illness? » Amy Simpson
Through a Glass, Darkly–the Article that Started It All » Amy Simpson (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
An Exercise in Identifying the Cause of Mental Illness | Brad Hambrick (Part 2, Part 3)
Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? – The Atlantic
Do
These links include practical advice and possible “homework” for a counselee.
7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
My Hope for Mental Wellness – Aimee Caverly
Thursday is for Thinkers: How to Love a Loved One with Mental Illness
For Pastors/Ministry Leaders
4 Ways Pastors Can Help With Mental Health – LifeWay Pastors
A Call to the Church…Guest Blogger Amy Simpson | Church4EveryChild
How We Rewrote Our Company’s Mental Health Policy
Let’s Talk About Mental Illness
Making The Church A Safe Place For Mental Illness
Mental Illness: One Simple Way to Help | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer
Seven Tips to Address Mental Health Issues in the Church
Resources
Videos
Towards a Christian Perspective on Mental Illness | Brad Hambrick
Frank Bruno: It’s only human to cry sometimes – BBC Sport
Stephen Fry Discusses Bipolar – YouTube
Thomas Insel: Toward a new understanding of mental illness | Video on TED.com
Towards a Christian Perspective on Mental Illness | Brad Hambrick
Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission » Amy Simpson
Websites
16 Resources for Mental Health Ministry » Amy Simpson
Top 10 Free and Affordable Mental Health and Counseling Resources