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Listed here are some articles and opinion pieces from the Baptist Times from people who have supported others with mental health problems, have created tools to help or who have struggled with their own mental health and wellbeing.
 

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'I believe we can make our churches true sanctuaries for everyone' 
There are three things every church can do to support the mental wellbeing of their congregations, writes ThinkTwice founder Rachael Newham More ...
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Caring for your pastors through COVID19 
This is an extremely pressurised situation for our pastoral caregivers. Amie Aitken offers some pointers to consider when it comes to caring for them More ...
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Christians and mental ill health
How should Christians respond to the growing epidemic of mental ill health? More ...
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Christians and the pursuit of perfection    
Can we be real in our churches about the reality of mental health struggles? By Chris Munday More ...
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Churches and children's mental health support 
Event shows churches how they can effectively partner with professionals to transform lives of vulnerable people More ...
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Encouraging talk around mental health 
koko, a multi-award winning blog for teenage girls, has just launched a new film looking at mental health More ...
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Improving mental and spiritual health, digitally
A Bristol digital company led by a Baptist minister has won contracts to support new prayer and mental health resources following surge in people accessing faith online during lockdown More ...
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Leading out of a Wellbeing space    
Now is exactly the time to pause before leaping back in, writes Ruth Rice. Can the Church be the prophetic people of wellbeing? More ...
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Links between religion and well-being 
Religion really can significantly improve your physical and mental well-being, new research has shown More ...
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Mental health digital story telling
How training consultancy Mosaic Creative is raising awareness of mental health issues in churches More ...
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Mindfulness, resilience and Gethsemane
A Baptist minister shares what it's like to feel anxious all the time - and what has been helpful in working through it More ...
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National mental health award for Hannah    
Hannah Moore of Church from Scratch in Essex achieved the ‘Outstanding Service User Achievement Award’ More ...
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New telephone befriending tool launched 
A new telephone befriending project which enables local churches to reach those particularly impacted by self-isolation has been launched by a Christian charity More ...
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Parish Nursing: walking with people in crisis 
Healthcare and spiritual matters needn't be separate - a parish nurse can provide an essential connection, as a new book shows More ...
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Returning to work after severe depression
Doctor Cathy Wield shares her journey back to treating patients after recovering from her own ill-health More ...
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Social media and mental health issues
A mental health survey reveals many believe social media has a negative impact on the mental health of young people More ...
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The church stepping into the breach 
Could there be a closer relationship between church and state to address our children's mental health crisis? More ...
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The importance of a humble phone call 
Let's not lose sight of the simpler things in life as we look after our flock in this strange new world, writes Mental Health Chaplain Vicky Martin More ...
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What does Mindfulness offer the Christian? 
Shaun Lambert offers a compelling explanation why Mindfulness should matter to Christians More ...
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Why is it SO challenging to live through this pandemic?
A look at four reasons why our minds are struggling in these strangest of times More ...
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