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How Do We Face the Stigma of Mental Health in Missions?
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

What would you say if you found out the missionary you are supporting deals with depression? Mental health in missions is a topic we need to talk about.

Worried about changes in your child's mood or behavior?
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

It can be hard to tell the difference between normal childhood behavior and signs of mental illness. Find out what to look for and when to take action.

Boys need better access to mental health care. Why aren’t they getting it?
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A recent national survey found that a third of boys thought society expects them to “be a man” and “suck it up” when they feel sad or scared. Another third said they believed they should “hide...

Where There Is No Psychiatrist: A Mental Health Care Manual
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Mental illnesses are common and cause great suffering to individuals and communities everywhere in the world, but many health workers are more comfortable dealing with physical illness. This practi...