Resources for Faith Leaders
Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership. The Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership is a collaboration between psychiatrists and clergy aimed at fostering a dialogue between two fields, reducing stigma, and accounting for medical and spiritual dimensions as people seek care. The partnership provides an opportunity for psychiatrists and the mental health community to learn from spiritual leaders, to whom people often turn in times of mental distress.
Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders
This guide provides information to help faith leaders work with members of their congregations and their families who are facing mental health challenges.
Quick Reference Guide
View the quick reference on Mental Health for Faith Leaders, a companion to the Guide. Copyright ©2015 American Psychiatric Association Foundation. All rights reserved.
Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Para obtener asistencia en español, llame al 1-888-628-9454.
Archdiocese of Seattle: Library Media Center - Resources and Newsletters
National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI: Ending the Silence is a free classroom presentation for middle school and high school students to help raise awareness and change perceptions around mental health conditions. En Espanol.
Washington State NAMI State Organization and Affiliate Directory - Find resources in your own regions.
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