Posted using ShareThis
The story of the Mental Health Bell is one well worth reading. It's also a reminder. A reminder that those of us who are fortunate not to suffer with severe mental health problems should be the first to help those with illnessess that can suck the life out of a person. Mental health allows us to enjoy life. Mental illness and the stigma of mental illness continue to keep some people locked away in a dark place.
I challenge you to make an effort to reach out and do something special for someone who suffers from these devastating illnesses (depression, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.)in your church, your neighborhood, or your state. Make a difference this December as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Be a light.
Feel free to leave your ideas on what we can all do to make a difference. I think I'll give the gift of music and take that special person out to eat.
Jill, My brother suffers from mania--he claims it is NOT bipolar but JUST mania--so I share in your passion to support mental health care.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who also struggles. Oh, it is SOOOO difficult to understand where mental illness fits into God's plan. But our God transcends my capacity for understanding, and I gain great joy from that!
Patti
Excellent idea, Jill!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment.
I don't know how mental illness fits into God's plan either. It's such a REAL problem for the people who have to suffer with it, and for those around them who can only help in certain ways and do the best they can.
I think part of my frustation for my daughter is that it saps so much life potential from her. And the stigma that still remains is incredibly difficult. Maybe someday there will be better ways of finding cures for mental illness. As I tell my friends,"After all, the brain is part of the body."
Hi Niki,
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYou are receiving this email based on the value I feel your website and the services you offer from your website holds. As the Chief Editor for Counselor.org I continually strive to find the best resources I feel are relevant to what we offer (FREE information), and make sure these resources are available to my users as well. I would like to commend you for the work you have put into your website and offer you the possibility of being included as a Featured Resource on Counselor.org. Please understand this is done for two reasons: First and Foremost I feel your website would offer an excellent service to my viewing public and would be a great addition to what is commonly considered one of the larger counseling informational databases online. Secondly, I see a ton of value in your website and would be pleased to have some exposure on your website as well. Please understand this offer is not given to many and will not be revisited in the future. I have included our Counseling Network Resources for your review, I can send the code to you at your request. Please reply with your relevant "Link" information and site description, as always I welcome all questions or thoughts, Thank you for the time it has taken to read this.
If you need more information please email me back with the subject line as your URL.
Thank You
Sharon
Counselor.org
Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a compliment. Thank you. I'll be in touch.