Serious Mental Illness Resources

Church and Serious Mental Illness

Report and resolution from the 200th General Assembly (1988) about the church's call to ministry and mission with those affected by serious mental illness. If you would like to know how the PC(USA) envisions ministry by, with and to persons affected by serious mental illness, this policy laid much of the groundwork in this area.

$1.00 each
Contact the Office of Health Ministries USA by email or call (888) 728-7228, x8011, to obtain a copy.

Serious Mental Illness: Seeking A Comprehensive Christian Response

This study guide provides four sessions for personal and class discussion and reflection.  These sessions encourage and challenge the reader to think about ways people living with mental illness are included and/or excluded from participating in the work of the church and society in general.  The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) will take the feedback obtained through this study into consideration as it develops a policy statement for action by the 218th General Assembly (2006).

$4.00
PDS # 6860006001

The Congregation: A Community Of Care and Healing

Basic guide to understanding and doing ministry with persons affected by serious mental illness. Part of the series, "The Congregation: A Community of Care and Healing." This resource focuses on serious mental illness and how your church might be better able to raise awareness about and confront the realities of mental illness as it affects church members' lives.

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PDS# 25790002

Honest Talk About Serious Mental Illness

Adolescence is often a roller-coaster ride for youth. It is a time when youth face tremendous pressures and changes that can lead to soaring highs and sinking lows. It is only natural that youth wonder if what they are feeling is "normal." This video will help them understand the difference between these normal feelings and the more serious signs of mental illness.

As they view this program, they will explore causes and effects of depression, anxiety, manic depression and schizophrenia. They will also learn the important role of family, community and the church in supporting a person with a serious mental illness. The video, divided into four segments, can be used as a one-time session or over a period of weeks.

Time 35:36 minutes.

Video
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PDS# 095301

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Leader's Guide
This resource will help youth understand the difference between normal feelings and the signs of a mental illness. It explores the causes and effects of depression, anxiety, manic depression, and schizophrenia.

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PDS# 095302

Shedding Light on the Truth

This mental illness awareness poster features a colorful quilt-like image and the quotation,"Shedding Light on the Truth" on the front, and resources and information on the back. This 11" by 17" poster is a great educational tool.

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Poster - PDS# 7266099001

Setting us Free from the Stigma of Mental Illness

This poster has the image of a butterfly against a yellow triangle on a background of purple sky. The butterfly is often used as a symbol in the mental health field. The theme is "Setting Us Free from the Stigma of Mental Illness." On the back of the poster are ideas for celebrating Presbyterian Mental Illness Awareness day and week during the Year of the Child. The 11" by 17" poster is an attractive awareness tool.

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Poster - PDS# 7266000001

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Bulletin inserts - PDS# 7266000002

Painting Pictures of Mental Health

This mental illness awareness poster features paintings and other artwork of children describing their emotions. The poster provides suggestions for celebrating Presbyterian Mental Illness Awareness month. Resources and information on the back of this 11" by 17" poster make this a great educational tool. The bulletin insert includes myths and facts about children and mental illness and a litany of response on the backside.

The bulletin inserts are a great way to raise awareness in the pews on Sunday mornings.

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Poster - PDS# 7266001001

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Bulletin inserts - PDS# 7266001002

Mental Illness Worship Resource

This resource is a nice array of Presbyterian worship services designed to incorporate concerns of mental illness during worship. Using the services in this booklet (or parts of these services) is a wonderful way to embrace those in your congregation who are dealing with mental illness and those who support them (as family members, friends or professionals). This resource also is a way to raise awareness of the issue from the pulpit. Step-by-step services are arranged, or the prayers, meditations, suggested hymns and scripture readings may be used to create an individualized worship service. From a morning prayer service to an evening prayer service to a service for a Mental Illness Awareness Day, this resource has a variety of ways to incorporate the concerns of mental illness into worship.

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PDS# 7266099015