Grace for the afflicted
Subtitle: viewing mental illness through the eyes of faith
By: Matthew S. Stanford.
Publisher: Authentic
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Colorado Springs, CO
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9781934068441
Subjects: Mental illness -- Religious aspects; Mental health -- Religious aspects; Church work with the mentally ill; Pastoral counseling; Spiritual healing
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1 : A spiritual perspective.; title: Fearfully and wonderfully made; title: The adversary; title: Part 2 : Psychology, psychiatry, and faith.; title: The secular and the sacred; title: A cake of figs; title: Part 3 : What are mental disorders?; title: Mood disorders; title: Anxiety disorders; title: Schizophrenia; title: Dissociative disorders; title: Eating disorders; title: Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder; title: Substance use disorders; title: Borderline personality disorder; title: Part 4 : How can we help those who struggle?; title: Come to me; title: Little things matter; title: Appendix : Mental health resources.; title: National mental health organizations; title: Christian mental health counselors, psychologists, and physicians; title: Christian mental health support groups, clinics, and hospitals; title: Lay counselor training resources; title: Recommended reading; title: About the author