MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

***These resources are offered as a guide. One should always consult one’s Doctor if one has concerns.***

1. Mental Health in Discipling Communities (A Discipleship Place Study): In this video course, Dr. Janet Dean explores topics around the issue of mental health. Learn about the nature of mental disorders and key principles for effective discipling strategies.

a. Link Option 1: https://backtothebible.app/library/discipleship-place/mentalhealth/introduction/MEXvnkVA8k4

b. Link Option 2: https://discipleshipplace.org/index.php?option=com_studies&view=curriculum&id=86&Itemid=164&lang=en

2. Focus on the Family Video Series:

a. Understanding Depression: This free six-part video series will walk you through signs, symptoms and treatments of depression, case studies, and finding a hope-filled path forward.

i. https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/understanding-depression

b. Understanding Anxiety: This free six-part video series will walk you through what anxiety is, the various disorders, its impact, and finding a hope-filled path forward. https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/understanding-anxiety

3. OxNaz Online Bible Study – Mentally Healthy Faith by Dr. Henry Cloud): Register, Access your Workbook, and Be Ready to learn about the 8 Pillars of a Mentally Healthy Faith.

a. Register at: [https://oxnaz.ca/registration-form/...](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Foxnaz.ca%2Fregistration-form%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2dTCgPVzwh1bbrUaUeXf-I6IEzUQR6h67q3C9YC0sP8m4yo7ozAK7d7sA&h=AT0aZ8RxAFgPoK7fPYl8pgVNJYZjZGkn6GEIT3EhFqEDnO2SzlywHmvEtP_gECtl_YzrxMk4BQUDbsRkNi2DSyqQPidGks3XMrWMgHXsVZPGVWPpjr5ij1JIu_ZGq51McJX7&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1tg3t-I28Z9ZhbwppSwh3nHozkJObHrAKsIjPoCnU19qD4pYTKNnPuJXGOc9uskTF8zrLGkptSa-A1nLdcaaUi7sfL2WFbI5r5-MLsKT8_vhJKkanJZZtAAdw9yYaesEHRM2rUmwIZjYx9NzkXP7AsFH4FRx50wdQrhbfTxWshE0NhmSPFycATjWQ-F030aiN8CaggzHzUP1cpkMMlHJw)

4. Sanctuary Mental Health Resources: EQUIPPING THE CHURCH TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

a. https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/

5. Agora Network Ministries: Agora Network Ministries in a nonprofit organization that provides resources that meaningfully engage the topics of faith and mental health. Our courses and training is developed in collaboration with theologians, psychologists, and people who live with their own mental health challenges. These resources prepare communities of faith to raise awareness, reduce stigma, support mental health, and promote mental wellbeing.

a. https://agoranetworkministries.com/