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Markku Kostamo

Markku KostamoDirector, Development Sanctuary Mental Health / CEO at Kaci - Growing leadership teams and revenue are my sweet spots. Social Justice Champion. Mental Health Advocate. Environmentalist.

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Faith & mental health: Finding a sanctuary in the Church

June 7, 2023 by Markku Kostamo Leave a Comment

My odyssey into mania culminated on my 48th birthday when friends intervened and took me to the emergency room. I was admitted to the psychiatric ward and diagnosed with mania and bipolar 1 disorder (formerly manic depression). For a few days, I pushed against the diagnosis and hospitalization in a manic-driven sense of grandeur until I started listening to fellow patients and … [Read more...] about Faith & mental health: Finding a sanctuary in the Church

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