Fonda Bryant
Fonda Bryant
Does The Faith-Based Community Need to do MORE with Helping those dealing with mental health issues and contemplating suicide?
Does The Faith-Based Community Need to do MORE with Helping those dealing with mental health issues and contemplating suicide?
Does The Faith-Based Community Need to do MORE with Helping those dealing with mental health issues and contemplating suicide?
Thursday 8th July 2021
Join Fonda Bryant as she explores how faith communities can better support mental health and prevent suicide by breaking down stigma and offering education.
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Fonda Bryant
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Faith and Mental Health: Bridging the Gap for Better Support
Mental health is no different than physical health. We need help, and not only from our family and our friends, but if you're a person who goes to church on a regular, you need that support from your pastor...
How can faith communities step up to support mental health and prevent suicide? In this episode of the Wellness Action Recovery podcast, Fonda Bryant dives into this pressing issue. Sharing her own struggles and triumphs, Fonda argues that mental health should be viewed as equally important as physical health within faith-based groups. She believes that the stigma around mental health and addiction needs to be dismantled, and that churches can play a pivotal role in this change.
Fonda discusses how educating pastors and church leaders can make a significant difference. She provides real-life examples of tragedies that might have been prevented with proper support and understanding. Peer support and suicide prevention training are highlighted as essential tools for any community aiming to offer meaningful help. Generational trauma also comes under the spotlight, with Fonda explaining how it affects many individuals and families.
She introduces resources like NAMI FaithNet, which offer valuable support for those struggling with mental health issues. Importantly, she encourages anyone in need to seek medical help, including medication if necessary. This episode is a call to action for faith communities to recognize the importance of mental health and take concrete steps to support their members. By breaking down stigma and providing education, churches can become safe havens for those in need.
Tune in to learn how you can contribute to this vital cause.