Because one in five families in your congregation is affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses do not discriminate -- they affect people from all races, creeds, income categories and social classes.
Over the last two decades, research has revealed that 40 percent of people who seek outside help when they are in emotional distress turn first to their clergy, before they seek help from psychiatrists, physicians or psychologists. Research also shows that clergy do not feel prepared to counsel on mental health problems.
This conference will give you the opportunity to better understand the people in your congregation who are living with mental illness and how you can better support them and their families. You'll also learn how to access invaluable community resources, and you'll go home with a wealth of tools you can use to create a more supportive environment in your faith community.
Because 50% of all mental illnesses begin before the age of 14. And early intervention can make a huge difference for these children. Here's another startling statistic: suicide is the 6th leading cause of death in children ages 5-14, and the 3rd leading cause of death in kids 14-24.
Questions? Contact Anne Weiher
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