Supporting Those Who Serve: ADRA International’s Commitment to Staff Mental Health
by Weanne Estrada-Magbanua, Mental Health Specialist, ADRA International Humanitarian work is a calling that places individuals on the front lines of crises, offering aid and hope to those in need. For those guided by Christian principles, this mission of service embodies the teachings of Christ, who called on...
CCIH East Africa Regional Meeting Inspires Action on Mental Health
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 CCIH held our first Regional Meeting on May 21–23, 2024, at Brackenhurst Conference Centre in Limuru, Kenya. The meeting theme was Mental Health Matters: Speaking Up for Mental Health in Christian...
The Power of Community in Mental Health
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Recent studies show a staggeringly high number of people are affected by mental health issues. Communities, including faith communities, can play a major role in stemming this trend, as community-based mental health care has seen more positive responses than institutional mental...
International Health Partners (IHP) Provides Much-Needed Mental Health Support in the Middle East
by Hannah Fields, CCIH Communications Coordinator While the topic of mental health and wellbeing have become more widely discussed in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, there continues to be an overall stigma surrounding mental illness worldwide. Mental health focused initiatives, such as World Mental...