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3003, 2023

After the Whistle Blows: The Importance of Identity and Mental Health for Christian Athletes

After the Whistle Blows: The Importance of Identity and Mental Health for Christian Athletes In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in sports. Athletes are speaking out about their struggles with mental health, and sports organizations are beginning to take notice. The National Basketball Association (NBA), for example, has implemented a mental health policy that requires all teams to have a licensed mental health professional available to players. The policy also requires teams to provide mental health education and resources to players and staff. Other sports organizations are following [...]

1306, 2022

Is There Really Purpose in Pain?

Pain steals purpose. It’s the thief of identity, motivation, and community. Pain can lead us to question our friends, give up our dreams, and settle for less than the lives that God has for us. Chronic Pain Often, people who have not experienced chronic pain might find it difficult to relate to someone who lives in the constant buzzing, nagging, or debilitating fire of physical pain. Until 2020, that is. While all kinds of pain (mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical) are both valid and intertwined, I think most people outside the world of physical limitation found [...]

2502, 2022

How To Process Grief After Our Collective Trauma

Throughout history, humans have experienced traumatic events such as natural disasters, wars, terrorist attacks, illness, abuse, car accidents, and a multitude of other events. 2020 ushered in a string of such events that changed the world we live in and shook many to their core as an unknown illness spread rapidly killing many in the early months and the world shut down. No one has been left untouched by the economic, social, emotional, and chaotic crescendo as the pandemic, riots, and lockdowns became the focus of many. With trauma comes grief, with grief comes healing. What is Trauma? [...]

902, 2022

The Grief of Losing a Child

The grief of losing a child is overwhelming. If you or someone you love has lost a child it may seem like no one understands. At HHF we are here to connect you to a counselor to walk you through your grief, but that's not the only answer. You need the support of people who have walked in your shoes. Loves From Luke is a non-profit started by parents who lost their child. Their website www.lovesfromluke.org has resources for immediate assistance and ongoing support. If you are a pastor or counselor please contact them for free gift bags [...]

2005, 2021

Complex PTSD in Action

On this podcast your host, Jill Riley explores what faith can look like after trauma. Jill is an author and pastor. She is also a trauma survivor and lives with Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a dissociative disorder. Her prayer is that as we share our stories about what faith looks like after trauma you will find hope in your own journey. “Can we talk?” The words fill my heart with dread. My heart pounds and the panic button in my regulatory system gets pressed repeatedly,  I’ve said something or done something wrong. They’re angry with [...]

2203, 2021

How One Family Learned to Handle a Mental Heath Crisis

I’d love to hear from you today, comment below. No more confusion or wondering how you’ll face the roller coaster of life with mental illness. Mental Health Academy is here to take the mystery away, and give you the knowledge and the tools you need to have relationships that last! The time is NOW to get our first course: Trauma. Please subscribe for videos on our Youtube Channel for our amazing resources. I’ll be sharing great tips and encouragement for whatever your facing—whether you’re fighting mental illness or have a loved one who is.

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