My Southeast Asia tour was a validation of the topics discussed, an eye opener to how hungry the people were for a talk on mental illness.
Depression
Fear Not, Anxiety, and Christmas
Today the message of the angel resonates powerfully. “Today, the savior is with you.” And let me add, “He is willing to liberate you from all that brings you anxiety…”
Coping with Loss During the Pandemic
This article is an attempt to provide helpful suggestions on how to deal with loss, particularly of a job, during the uncertainty of the pandemic period.
Another Reminder of the Grim Reality of Depression
Major Depressive Disorder is on the rise in all developed and developing countries. Almost all statistical reports point to this grim reality. Depression is not just knocking at the door of every church. It has already entered and quite alive and well within the community of faith of all stripes. It is not helpful to […]
The Menacing Duo – Depression and Addiction
Presley, Jackson, Houston, Williams, Spade, Bourdain- and the list goes on… Several years ago I was grief-stricken when my favourite singer Elvis Presley died. It was also surprising to learn that he battled depression fueled by an addiction to several substances including alcohol. Then I read of Michael Jackson who was hooked on opiates due […]