Resources for Mental Health
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Hato Hone, St John New Zealand Mental Health First Aid Guides,
for situations such as self-harm. Includes great lists of contact numbers for emergencies, phone lines etc. |
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Guidelines for responding to a range of mental health challenges such as Panic Attacks, Depression etc.
Mental Health First Aid International |
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The Sanctuary Course
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing. Co-written by Professor John Swinton, the Sanctuary Course is an 8-week group programme, with beautiful biblical and theological insights for wellbeing. |
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NZ's own totally fabulous Julia Grace is leading in mental health in Aotearoa with colour, Spirit and song and depth of insight.
Buy her book (just $15 as an ebook): Be Kind To Your Mind. A totally fresh approach, very accessible. |
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Mental Wellbeing resources. A series of excellent articles on faith & mental wellbeing. Wellington Anglican Diocese
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The Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute
Australian-based MHPCI has articles, Fact Sheets, ‘Spotlight’ webinars - “ to facilitate mental wellbeing and promote an informed and compassionate response to mental health challenges within the church through our Christian mental health resources.” |
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Grace Alliance
"A proven, Christ-centered approach to whole-person mental health—completely free." Resources, training videos, newsletter, online groups. |
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Jessica Hottle is a US-based Mental Health Coach and speaker. Her website includes to-purchase resources on the Bible & mental health. Astonishingly, she has over 300 episodes of her Untangle Your Thoughts podcast: 15-min segments, which are really very good.
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Soul Talk: a video series for Christians, esp for small groups. Part of 'Soul Tour' young adults mental health programme.
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The Bereavement Journey is a 7-week faith-based course, with short videos. Developed at Holy Trinity Brompton.
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Beyond Disaster: Survivor's Guide' is a superb resource for post-disaster spiritual and emotional mental health.
Beyond Disaster is a project of the Trauma Healing Institute |
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Hope Made Strong
is a US-based team offering training and resources for those who lead pastoral care teams in churches. Laura produces a podcast about mental health in the church. |