Why the Church needs to understand mental health, Featuring Dr. Mark Mayfield
About this episode
Dr. Mark Mayfield discusses the importance of understanding mental health within the church and shares insights from his new book.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark Mayfield, author, pastor, counselor, and speaker. Dr. Mayfield shares from his new book, The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Supporting the Church's Mental and Emotional Well-Being. We glean wisdom from Dr. Mayfield on common manifestations of mental and emotional struggles in order to identify symptoms, grow in compassion, and gain tools for engaging wisely with those who are suffering. This book is a helpful tool for all minis...
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Hosts: Eliza Huie, Beth Broom
Guest: Dr. Mark Mayfield
Topics covered
- mental health
- church
- compassion
- emotional well-being
- counseling
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry
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