Discern and Care for The Church's "Invisible Epidemic" of Mental Health
"...the Black Church is still lagging behind when it comes to mental health support. This is a brilliant piece of work with promise to provide help and facilitate healing for African-Americans and the community-at-large."
Jameisha (Meisha) Brown, PhD(c), M.S., CHES, Health Minister
Mental health is rarely spoken of in African-American congregations. It's often whispered about during prayer circles or kept behind a counselor's closed door. For many pastors, grappling with the topic from the pulpit is either unthinkable or unnecessary.
Struggling with mental health still holds a stigma of shame for believers--one that can keep you from admitting a problem even exists while your life falls apart.
A Compassionate Approach to Mental Wellness in the Church
Dr. Bill Reese combines community stories with Biblical examples to address the complex issues of emotional and mental wellness within the church context. This resource provides pastors and church leaders with practical tools to create stigma-free environments where congregants can seek help without shame.
The book tackles the silence surrounding mental health in African-American faith communities, offering wisdom and compassion for those struggling with emotional wellness. Through real-world scenarios and scriptural guidance, Dr. Reese demonstrates how churches can become safe spaces for mental health support.
What Makes This Resource Essential for Church Leadership
This pastoral resource equips ministry leaders with the knowledge to recognize mental health challenges within their congregations. It provides frameworks for addressing psychological wellness from the pulpit and within counseling settings, breaking down the barriers of stigma that prevent believers from seeking help.
The church can be a safe place for those seeking mental health solutions--starting today.
