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The Reality of Virtual Kidnappings
Virtual kidnapping is one of the emerging threats that mission organizations face and "although the kidnapped person is never physically taken captive, the extortion threat is real and it’s har...
Losing Touch: Another Drawback of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Affectionate touches tap into the nervous system’s rest and digest mode, reducing the release of stress hormones, bolstering the immune system, and stimulating brainwaves linked with relaxation.
The Uninvited Companion: God's Shaping Us in His Love Through Life's Adversities
As paradoxical as it seems, God in his wisdom has designed the human soul to require sufferings of various kinds in the redemptive process. “Why” is a normal human response to such realities. God i...
Where there is no doctor: a village health care handbook
What Missionaries Ought to Know - Missionary Care
Missions and Mental Health resources from Ron and Bonnie Koteskey. Huge variety of topics concerning mental health, missions, mental health, marriage, singles, MKs, re-entry and more.
...Self-injury/cutting - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Self-injury or cutting
By: Mayo Clinic
The mental health impact of storms like Michael or Maria
When major disasters hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. This process can involve dramatic evacuations, rescues and searches.
By: Weather Network
Protecting yourself from identity theft | CTV Kitchener News
Protecting yourself from identity theft, especially during travel.
By: Patty Lovett Reid Length: 03:29
New study links phone use and mental health issues in teens
A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a dire...
Five Security Tips for Mission Trip Planning
My experience in the security sector has given me a good appreciation for planning. Safety should always be a priority in your preparation process when traveling to places your group is not familia...
Coping with Anxiety: Can Diet Make a Difference?
Coping with anxiety is a challenge. Eating habits may play a role.
By: Craig N. Sawchuk
Change Your Brain and Resilience
Over 20 years ago Dr. Lehan Stemmet developed an interest in how people deal with challenges through what started as a personal project he called 'Deal With It'. This talk summarises part of his qu...