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This podcast for everyone and anyone! Why? Because everyone needs to be able to identify the 15 common cognitive distortions that they may be struggling with or others are struggling with in their lives. The topic of cognitive distortions is for everyone. Pastor Brad identifies 15 common cogitative distortions. These distortions are widespread. These distortions …
You knew something was wrong. Maybe you were self aware. You recognized you weren’t enjoying anything any more. Your energy was at low ebb. You had become an angry person. You blame your family. Their expectations of you are too high. They have drained your energy. All you are is a paycheck. They become the …
There was a time when I did not want anyone to know I struggled with depression and especially that I had to take medication for it. Throughout my life, I’ve always been concerned with what others thought about me. I felt if people knew I was depressed and I needed medication to help me, I …
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad interviews Chaplain Joy Stevens. Joy is a Master Facilitator for the Trauma Healing Institute of the American Bible Society. Joy and Brad discuss what trauma is and the trauma healing classes that the Trauma Healing institute is sponsoring in both churches and jails. They …
Depression lies. It convinces you, ‘“My friends don’t want to be around me.” “I’ll just bring everyone else down.” “I am not worthy of having friends.” “Nobody likes me anymore.” When you are depressed, making and keeping friends can be a challenge. But research shows that a group of positive friends makes a difference. Professor …
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Brad interviews Pastor and Author, Rick Qualls. Rick suffered for many years with anxiety and depression until being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Since taking a mood stabilizer Rick has been living well and has experienced episode free living for the last 9 years! Rick Qualls is …
The doctor, the therapist, and medicine are not enough in learning how to live life in spite of having a mental health challenge.
And those with lived experience (peers) can model and empower one another to live well in spite of a mental health challenge.
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