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As part of a pastor’s family that was affected by serious mental illness, Amy Simpson brings sensitivity and insight into how churches minister to those with mental illnesses. Her research on the topic formed the basis of her book, “Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission.” Amy is also the author of “Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry” and “Blessed Are the Unsatisfied: Finding Spiritual Freedom in an Imperfect World.”
In Today’s Conversion podcast, which is hosted by NAE President Leith Anderson, you’ll learn:
- What the most common forms of mental illnesses are in the United States;
- How social media and Internet use impact the mental health of young people;
- What roles churches and medicine play in treatment; and
- How to address the stigma of mental illness in the Church.
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Leith: In partnership with Christianity Today, you conducted a survey of 500 churches to understand what’s going on with mental health in the Church. Out of that, did you find out to what extent pastors are aware that people in the congregations are suffering from mental illnesses?
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Today’s Conversation is brought to you by Fuller Theological Seminary.