Tackling Mental Illness Together
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Tackling Mental Illness Together

A Biblical And Practical Approach

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eBook - ePub

Tackling Mental Illness Together

A Biblical And Practical Approach

About this book

· How do we deal wisely, intelligently and compassionately with those who suffer from mental illness?
· Can we really make a difference if we aren't professionals?
· Is it possible to discern between bad behaviour due to illness and that caused by sin?Discover how your church can become a safe, encouraging and healing place.'The next-best thing to spending a week shadowing Professor Thomas.' Sinclair Ferguson'Rational, readable and relevant, this book confirms that all involved in pastoral work can help tackle mental illness.' Andrew Fergusson'The go-to resource for those who want to know more: the wisdom of reliable clinical experience laced with academic rigour and good common sense, all grounded in God's word. I recommend it highly.' Glynn Harrison'Empowers us all to play our part.' Debbie Hawker'An accessible, practical, sensible and biblically grounded resource to help us navigate this challenging terrain.' Sharon James'Presented in a way that will instil confidence that we can work with mental health professionals.' Nick Pollard 'Alan Thomas has shared his own important insights in what will become a standard book on the subject, accessible and wise.' Geoff Thomas

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Information

Publisher
IVP
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781783595594
eBook ISBN
9781783595600
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Psychiatry & Mental Health

Table of contents

  1. PREFACE
  2. INTRODUCTION: SETTING THE SCENE
  3. NOTES
  4. 1. IT’S NOT ALL IN THE MIND
  5. 2. RULE AND RELATIONSHIP
  6. 3. WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?
  7. 4. FREUD AND THE UNCONSCIOUS
  8. 5. STRESS AND CULTURE
  9. 6. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND MENTAL ILLNESS
  10. 7. DRUGS, ECT AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
  11. 8. PSYCHOSOMATIC ILLNESSES
  12. 9. SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESSES: SCHIZOPHRENIA, DEMENTIA, BIPOLAR DISORDER AND DEPRESSION
  13. GLOSSARY