World Mental Health Day October 10th is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide. Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries is joining in by providing a month of special online content that raises awareness of mental well-being and hosting a Matt Maher and Friends concert on October 18 in Vancouver, focusing on mental health and … [Read more...] about Sanctuary Songs: A local conversation bearing fruit
Mental Health
Following Christ as a person with mental illness
In this world of stigma and discrimination against people with mental health challenges, have you ever thought what it might be like to be a Christian with such challenges? As believers we want to follow Jesus like every good Christian does. We want to contribute to building God’s kingdom. We want to make the world a better place. But in many ways the world is not kind to … [Read more...] about Following Christ as a person with mental illness
Faith & mental health: Finding a sanctuary in the Church
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
Indefinite uncertainty
Listlessness. Languishing. Apathy. Anxiety. Depression. Despondency. Do any of these resonate with you? If so, you are not alone. In fact, mental health professionals are noticing a significant change in their patients in the indefinite uncertainty of the pandemic. “We are really seeing a shift in how people are feeling about the pandemic, especially in the last month,” says … [Read more...] about Indefinite uncertainty