by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 24, 2017 | Inclusion, Mental Health, Parents
Consider the ways children may be impacted when a parent is depressed…According to an Institute of Medicine report, 15 million children in the U.S. are living with a depressed parent at any given point in time.Having a depressed parent is a significant risk factor for...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 16, 2017 | Inclusion, Key Ministry
Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” Peter answered...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 6, 2017 | Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Strategies
I’ve been wrestling with the idea of revising a chapter in the book I’ve been writing on how churches can welcome and include individuals and families affected by mental illness.In the book, we explore seven barriers to church attendance and participation for...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Oct 30, 2016 | Key Ministry, Mental Health
Bad theology hurts people. Through my experience working with families as a child and adolescent psychiatrist and my involvement with Key Ministry, I’ve come across far too many stories of those who have been hurt badly by the advice and counsel they’ve...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Oct 24, 2016 | Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Strategies
Catherine Boyle from OutsideIn Ministries has graciously shared with our readers a series of blog posts (here, here and here) describing her church’s process (and progress) in developing a mental health inclusion ministry. Our team is very excited to come...
